Effect of Psychological Distress on Suicide among Patients with Psychiatric Disorders | ||
| Sohag Journal of Nursing Science | ||
| Volume 4, Issue 7, July 2025, Pages 160-173 PDF (842.48 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/sjns.2025.401806.1086 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Kholoud Ali Amer* 1; Ikram Ibraheem Mohamed2; Mona Fawzy Hussien2; Safaa Mostafa Mohammed1 | ||
| 1Psychiatric and mental health nursing department, faculty of nursing, sohag university | ||
| 2Psychiatric and mental health nursing department, faculty of nursing, Assiut university | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Suicide is a mental illness that has several underlying factors. Stressful life events, ageing, sex, drug abuse and health issues are often associated with it. An increased likelihood of suicidal thoughts, plans and attempts is associated with psychological distress. Study aims: To evaluate the effect of psychological distress on suicide among psychiatric patients. Research design: A descriptive correlational research design was utilized. Setting: The study was carried out at Sohag Mental Health Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 400 Patients with psychiatric disorders. Tools: Demographic and clinical data of the patients, Kessler Psychological Distress Scale and Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale. Results: More than half (59.75%) of the studied patients are male and less than half (43.5%) of them are diagnosed with schizophrenia. Also, there is a highly statistically significant positive correlation between psychological distress and the intensity of suicidal ideation. Furthermore, there is a highly statistically significant difference in psychological distress between patients who actually attempted suicide at least once in the previous three months and those who did not; psychological distress is higher among those who attempted suicide at least once in the previous three months. Conclusion: Psychological distress has a significant positive effect on suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior. Recommendations: Developing a psycho-educational program to reduce psychological distress and help in diminishing suicidal attempts in patients with psychiatric disorders. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Psychiatric disorders; Psychological distress; Suicide | ||
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