Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Tendencies: Role of Psychological Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life
With over 720,000 people dying by suicide each year and many more attempting it, suicide events have become a significant public health concern. Individuals with depressive disorders are particularly at risk, as suicide is one of the most common preventable causes of death in this group. The aim of...
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| description | With over 720,000 people dying by suicide each year and many more attempting it, suicide events have become a significant public health concern. Individuals with depressive disorders are particularly at risk, as suicide is one of the most common preventable causes of death in this group. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological pain, health-related quality of life, and suicidal tendencies among patients with depressive disorder. The study included 73 patients hospitalized in the psychiatric ward at a University Psychiatric Hospital. To assess the observed variables, a battery of questionnaires was administered, consisting of a sociodemographic questionnaire and validated instruments, including Suicide Screening Questionnaire—Self Rating (SSQ-SR), the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Mee–Bunney Psychological Pain Assessment Scale (MBPPA). A significant association was found between psychological pain, health-related quality of life, and suicidal tendencies. Higher levels of psychological pain and greater impairment in physical, emotional, and social functioning were associated with a higher presence of risk factors for suicide. Psychological pain, emotional well-being, and physical functioning were significant predictors of suicidal tendencies in individuals with depressive disorders. The results of this study emphasize the importance of psychological pain and specific aspects of health-related quality of life in both the prevention and treatment of suicide. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-2f013a9ca7144b33b171812f26e805962025-08-20T02:21:53ZengMDPI AGPsychiatry International2673-53182025-05-01625910.3390/psychiatryint6020059Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Tendencies: Role of Psychological Pain and Health-Related Quality of LifeLovorka Brajković0Rea Dravinec1Dora Korać2Department of Psychology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, 10002 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, 10002 Zagreb, CroatiaDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Croatian Studies, University of Zagreb, 10002 Zagreb, CroatiaWith over 720,000 people dying by suicide each year and many more attempting it, suicide events have become a significant public health concern. Individuals with depressive disorders are particularly at risk, as suicide is one of the most common preventable causes of death in this group. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between psychological pain, health-related quality of life, and suicidal tendencies among patients with depressive disorder. The study included 73 patients hospitalized in the psychiatric ward at a University Psychiatric Hospital. To assess the observed variables, a battery of questionnaires was administered, consisting of a sociodemographic questionnaire and validated instruments, including Suicide Screening Questionnaire—Self Rating (SSQ-SR), the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36), and the Mee–Bunney Psychological Pain Assessment Scale (MBPPA). A significant association was found between psychological pain, health-related quality of life, and suicidal tendencies. Higher levels of psychological pain and greater impairment in physical, emotional, and social functioning were associated with a higher presence of risk factors for suicide. Psychological pain, emotional well-being, and physical functioning were significant predictors of suicidal tendencies in individuals with depressive disorders. The results of this study emphasize the importance of psychological pain and specific aspects of health-related quality of life in both the prevention and treatment of suicide.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/6/2/59psychological painhealth-related quality of lifesuicidal tendenciesdepressive disorder |
| spellingShingle | Lovorka Brajković Rea Dravinec Dora Korać Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Tendencies: Role of Psychological Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life Psychiatry International psychological pain health-related quality of life suicidal tendencies depressive disorder |
| title | Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Tendencies: Role of Psychological Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life |
| title_full | Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Tendencies: Role of Psychological Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life |
| title_fullStr | Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Tendencies: Role of Psychological Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life |
| title_full_unstemmed | Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Tendencies: Role of Psychological Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life |
| title_short | Depressive Disorder and Suicidal Tendencies: Role of Psychological Pain and Health-Related Quality of Life |
| title_sort | depressive disorder and suicidal tendencies role of psychological pain and health related quality of life |
| topic | psychological pain health-related quality of life suicidal tendencies depressive disorder |
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