Background: Suicide and suicidal behaviors were already a global public health problem, producing preventable injuries and deaths. This issue may worsen due to the COVID-19 pandemic and may differentially affect vulnerable groups in the population, including children, adolescents, and young adults. The current study evaluated the association of affective variables (depression, hopelessness, and anxiety), drug use (alcohol, tobacco, and others), emotional intelligence, and attachment with suicidal behaviors. Methods: A state-wide survey included 8033 students (51% female, 49% male; mean age of 16 years) from science and technology high-schools using a standardized questionnaire that was distributed online. Multinomial logistic regression models tested associations between suicidal behaviors and several covariates. The analyses accommodated the complex structure of the sample. Results: Approximately 21% of all students reported a suicidal behavior (11% with a low-lethality suicide attempt, 6% with self-injuries, and 4% with a high-lethality suicide attempt). Variables associated with higher odds of suicidal behavior included: female sex, depression, hopelessness, anxiety, alcohol and tobacco use, childhood trauma, and having to self-rely as issues affecting attachment, and low self-esteem. Security of attachment was associated with lower odds of suicidal behavior. Conclusions: The complexity of suicidal behavior makes it clear that comprehensive programs need to be implemented.

México tiene el compromiso de mejorar la calidad de la educación superior, para lo cual se requiere un conocimiento global de la población de ese nivel y no enfocarse únicamente en aspectos académicos. Por ello es importante reconocer que los aspectos psicosociales, de bienestar, de salud y de satisfacción pueden impactar en la trayectoria de los universitarios. Esta investigación se realizó para conocer cómo los estudiantes experimentan su paso por la universidad, se realizó un estudio cualitativo de diseño fenomenológico utilizando la técnica de grupos focales. Participaron 54 estudiantes de diferentes carreras y semestres. Surgieron cinco categorías: ingreso al entorno universitario, ajuste al entorno universitario, factores psicosociales, factores escolares y recursos institucionales. Se concluye que el papel que juega la institución es importante en esta etapa y puede fomentar el bienestar de sus alumnos; se sugiere implementar diversas acciones que favorecen la salud y el bienestar del alumnado.Recibido: 10 de enero de 2018Aceptado: 27 de octubre de 2018

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