Suicidal ideation in adolescents and their caregivers: a cross sectional survey in Japan.

Kentaro Kawabe,Yasunori Oka,Fumie Horiuchi,Shu-Ichi Ueno,Marina Ochi

doi:10.1186/s12888-016-0934-2

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Journal: BMC psychiatry	Publication Date: Jul 11, 2016
Citations: 19	License type: cc-by

Affiliation: Ehime University Hospital, Ehime University

Abstract

BackgroundsSuicide is a leading cause of death in adolescence. Effective strategies are required to prevent suicide. We aimed to assess the prevalence of suicidal ideation in early teens and the relationship between family mental health and suicidal ideation of their child.MethodsA population-based survey in a rural town included 185 junior high school students and their caregivers. Suicidal ideation and mental states were assessed with General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and Profile of Mood States (POMS) form.ResultsNineteen (10.3 %) students experienced suicidal ideation in the preceding weeks and had more mental health problems than students without suicidal ideation. Caregivers of students with suicidal ideation demonstrated significantly higher suicidal depression scores in GHQ. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that suicidal depression of caregivers was the most important factor for suicidal ideation of students.ConclusionsSuicidal ideation of children is associated with suicidal depression of their caregivers. For the prevention of suicide in adolescents, not only their own mental status but also that of caregivers should be taken into consideration.

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Suicide is a major health problem among adolescents, and adolescent suicide is currently the third leading cause of death, accounting for 10 % of all deaths in those aged 15-19 [1]
According to the Japanese 2009 Vital Statistics Report, the highest number of deaths in the 15–39 year age group was attributed to suicide [3], and the suicide rate of Japanese adolescents is consistent with international suicide rates
There were no statistical differences of the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) and Profile of Mood States (POMS) scores between 185 students included in the further study and 35 students who were not included in the further study

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Suicide is a major health problem among adolescents, and adolescent suicide is currently the third leading cause of death, accounting for 10 % of all deaths in those aged 15-19 [1]. Suicide rates increase ten-fold from preadolescence to early adulthood [2]. According to the Japanese 2009 Vital Statistics Report, the highest number of deaths in the 15–39 year age group was attributed to suicide [3], and the suicide rate of Japanese adolescents is consistent with international suicide rates. The suicide rate in 15–19 year olds, which was 4 per 100,000 populations in 1990, had approximately doubled by 2010. Adolescent suicide is a major public health concern and an important psychiatric condition with significant implications for mental health service planning.

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