Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depression

Abstract Background Suicidal ideation and behavior present profound challenges in mental health care, particularly among individuals contending with Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While existing research has elucidated the intricate pathways through which depression and OCD inde...

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Main Authors: Roma Sarwar, Alia Asmat
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-03-01
Series:BMC Psychiatry
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06404-9
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description Abstract Background Suicidal ideation and behavior present profound challenges in mental health care, particularly among individuals contending with Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While existing research has elucidated the intricate pathways through which depression and OCD independently contribute to suicide risk, there remains a critical gap in understanding the interplay between these disorders in shaping suicidal tendencies. Aim This qualitative study aims to address this gap by exploring expert’s perspective about the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation among individuals diagnosed with depression and OCD. Method Through semi-structured interviews with mental health experts, thematic analysis was employed to uncover the cognitive, emotional, and environmental stressors influencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in this clinical population. Results Findings reveal multifaceted cognitive vulnerabilities, adverse childhood experiences, and familial factors as prominent risk factors, while coping skills, social support, and religious beliefs emerged as key protective factors. Conclusion By illuminating the complex interplay of factors contributing to suicidal ideation in the context of comorbid depression and OCD, this study provides valuable insights for the development of targeted interventions aimed at mitigating suicide risk and improving outcomes for affected individuals.
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spelling doaj-art-7ed6ea5154ef4394978b8ac9fa07bf6e2025-08-20T02:41:33ZengBMCBMC Psychiatry1471-244X2025-03-0125111410.1186/s12888-024-06404-9Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depressionRoma Sarwar0Alia Asmat1Department of Psychology, University of Central PunjabDepartment of Psychology, University of Central PunjabAbstract Background Suicidal ideation and behavior present profound challenges in mental health care, particularly among individuals contending with Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). While existing research has elucidated the intricate pathways through which depression and OCD independently contribute to suicide risk, there remains a critical gap in understanding the interplay between these disorders in shaping suicidal tendencies. Aim This qualitative study aims to address this gap by exploring expert’s perspective about the risk and protective factors associated with suicidal ideation among individuals diagnosed with depression and OCD. Method Through semi-structured interviews with mental health experts, thematic analysis was employed to uncover the cognitive, emotional, and environmental stressors influencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in this clinical population. Results Findings reveal multifaceted cognitive vulnerabilities, adverse childhood experiences, and familial factors as prominent risk factors, while coping skills, social support, and religious beliefs emerged as key protective factors. Conclusion By illuminating the complex interplay of factors contributing to suicidal ideation in the context of comorbid depression and OCD, this study provides valuable insights for the development of targeted interventions aimed at mitigating suicide risk and improving outcomes for affected individuals.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06404-9Suicidal ideationDepressionOCDCoping skillsRisk factors
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Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depression
BMC Psychiatry
Suicidal ideation
Depression
OCD
Coping skills
Risk factors
title Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depression
title_full Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depression
title_fullStr Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depression
title_full_unstemmed Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depression
title_short Mental health expert’s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in Patients with OCD and depression
title_sort mental health expert s perspective on risk and protective factors of suicide ideation in patients with ocd and depression
topic Suicidal ideation
Depression
OCD
Coping skills
Risk factors
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06404-9
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