Sociodemographic and clinical profile of people with suicidal ideation or attempted suicide treated in the context of psychiatric emergency
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https://doi.org/10.5216/ree.v27.79746Keywords:
Mental Health, Suicidal Ideation, Suicide, Attempted, Emergency Services, PsychiatricAbstract
Objectives: to analyze the sociodemographic and clinical profile of individuals treated at a psychiatric emergency department due to suicidal ideation or attempted suicide. Methods: this is a descriptive, analytical study of secondary data based on documentary analysis of records of care provided at a psychiatric emergency department. Sociodemographic data, chief complaint, diagnosis, prescribed medications, and referrals were collected. Results: the treatment records of 187 individuals were analyzed. Most patients were female (64.2%); 40.6% were between 18 and 30 years old; 49.2% were single; and 59.4% were working or studying. The most prevalent complaints were suicidal ideation (69.0%), depressive symptoms (45.5%), suicide attempt (40.6%), and substance abuse (14.4%). The most frequently diagnosed mental disorders were personality disorders (27.8%), mood disorders (27.8%), and substance abuse (17.6%). Conclusion: people treated at a psychiatric emergency department due to suicidal ideation or attempts are predominantly young adults, female, single, and have mood or personality disorders.
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