Suicidal Behaviors and Psychological Distress Among Suicidal Persons in Poisoning Treatment and Toxicology Research Unit at Benha City.

Abstract

Background: Suicidal behavior is seen as a major public health issue, which is the most extreme behavioral expression of psychological distress. Aim: Determine suicidal behaviors and psychological distress among suicidal persons. Design: The study's aim was accomplished through the use of a descriptive correlational design. Setting: This investigation was carried out at Benha University Hospital's Poisoning Treatment and Toxicology Research Unit. Subjects: From the aforementioned settings, a convenient sample of 100 suicidal persons was included. Tools: The following tools were used to collect the data: Tool (I): A structured Interview Questionnaire. Tool (II): Beck’s Suicide Intent Scale (BSIS). Tool (III): Depression Anxiety Stress Scales (DASS). Results: Less than two-thirds of the suicidal persons had moderate depression and medium suicidal intent. Additionally, more than two-thirds of suicidal persons experienced moderate levels of stress, and over half of them experienced severe levels of anxiety. Conclusion: According to the current study, the suicidal persons under investigation had moderate levels of stress and depression with severe level of anxiety, and they believed that the only way to deal with these stressors was to die. This resulted in a medium level of suicidal intention. Recommendation: Group activities, creative noncompetitive activities, and teaching them social skills for interacting with others as well as coping mechanisms for stress and suicide thoughts are all beneficial for suicidal individuals.