The correlation between suicidal attitude and childhood trauma in the patients with bipolar disorder

Abstract

Objective To study the relationship between suicidal attitude and childhood trauma in bipolar disorders. Methods 67 patients with bipolar disorder and 101 healthy individuals were assessed with the Questionnaire of Suicidal Attitude ( QSA) and Childhood Trauma Questionnaire(CTQ). Results There was no statistical difference between the patients group and healthy control group in the results of suicidal attitude(P>0.05). The scores of emotional neglect(M=10)and physical neglect(M=9) in patients group were significantly higher than those of the healthy control group(M=8, M=6)(P<0.05). The attitude to suicidal behavior was negative correlation with emotion neglect(r=-0.181, P<0.05)in patients group. Conclusion Emotional and physical neglect are the main types of trauma in patients with BD, and may increase the risk of suicide. It is important to survey the patients with BD on childhood trauma, and intervention is necessary. Key words: Bipolar disorder; Childhood trauma; Emotional neglect; Physical neglect; Suicidal attitude