Perceived Stress and Internalized Stigma Among Patients with Mental Disorders in Al Ahsa Governorate – Saudi Arabia

Mohamed, Heba Shafik Ibrahim; Alhulaibi, Aysha Hamad; Alawadh, Rajawi Awadh; Alanzi, Alaa Jamaan

doi:10.2139/ssrn.4126909

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“…The positive association between perceived stress and psychiatric comorbidities is similar to those reported in previous studies [74,75]. A past history of suicide attempts was associated with increased stress levels as noted in a systematic review comparing multiple attempters vs. single attempters [76].…”

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Suicidal Behavior and Its Association With Psychological Distress, Coping Mechanisms, and Resilience: A Cross-Sectional Study

Vimalanathane,

Abhilasha,

Prasad

et al. 2024

Cureus

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IntroductionRecent literature reveals that psychological factors such as resilience and coping mechanisms can act as buffers against suicide risk. Indian literature on the interplay between psychological risk and protective factors of suicidal behavior is scarce. MethodsA cross-sectional descriptive study was done among suicide attempters in a tertiary care hospital in Southern India. A semi-structured proforma was used to obtain sociodemographic data and suicide attempt characteristics. Suicide intent, lethality, stressful life events, perceived stress, subjective distress, coping strategies, and resilience were recorded using standard rating scales. Inferential analyses were carried out with p≤ 0.05 set as statistical significance. ResultsPesticide poisoning (46.7%) was the most common mode of suicide attempt. Significant gender differences emerged in the mode of suicide attempt, coping strategies, and resilience. Depression (48.7%) was the most common psychiatric comorbidity. Increased perceived stress was associated with the presence of psychiatric comorbidity, past history of suicide attempts, and high-intent suicide attempts. Maladaptive coping strategies were associated with substance abuse and a history of past suicide attempts. Low resilience levels were associated with hanging attempts, psychiatric or substance use disorder comorbidity, past history of suicide attempts, high-intent suicide attempts, and less lethal suicide attempts. ConclusionPerceived stress levels, coping strategies, and resilience have significant relationships with suicidal behavior and act as avenues for suicide prevention efforts.

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confidence: 87%