Risk Factors Associated With Suicidal Ideation in Individuals With Spinal Cord Injury

This study looked at suicidal thoughts in people with spinal cord injuries. It found that 11% of participants had considered suicide in the past two weeks, a rate higher than the general population. The study identified several factors that increase the risk of suicidal thoughts. These include depression, low resilience, and lack of physical independence. The researchers suggest that regular screening for suicidal thoughts and interventions targeting multiple areas of life could help reduce suicide risk in this group.

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  11% of participants endorsed suicidal ideation (SI), with 22.2% of those endorsing active SI.
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  Participants endorsing SI had significantly higher depressive symptoms, lower resilience, and lower satisfaction with life.
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  Depressive symptoms, resilience, and physical independence were identified as significant predictors of endorsing SI.