The effect of suicide attempts on suicide ideation by family members in fast developed country, Korea

Suicide is a leading cause of death globally and is one of the most exigent health problems, especially in Korea. Individuals think about suicide first before they attempt and possibly complete suicide. If attempted or completed suicide affects suicidal ideation by family members or close individuals, suicide could spread like an infectious disease. We hypothesized that a suicide attempt by a family member could affect suicidal ideation. We analyzed the association between suicidal ideation and previous suicide attempts by family members.
Source: Comprehensive Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research