Depressive symptoms and factors associated with depression and suicidal behavior in substances user in treatment: Focus on suicidal behavior and psychological problems

To investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms, psychological problems, suicidal behaviour and their associations in substance users in treatment. A cross-sectional study, with 307 substance users in an out-patient treatment facility, was undertaken. Socio-demographic data, psychoactive substa...

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Published in:Archives of psychiatric nursing 2019-02, Vol.33 (1), p.70-76
Main Authors: Pillon, Sandra Cristina, Vedana, Kelly Graziani Giacchero, Teixeira, Jessica Adrielle, dos Santos, Leonardo Afonso, de Souza, Roberto Molina, Diehl, Alessandra, Rassool, Goolam Hussein, Miasso, Adriana Inocenti
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Anxiety
Anxiety - psychology
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression
Depression - psychology
Drug Users - statistics & numerical data
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nursing
Psychological problems
Risk Factors
Substance-related disorders
Substance-Related Disorders - rehabilitation
Suicide
Suicide, Attempted - psychology
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Summary:To investigate the prevalence of depressive symptoms, psychological problems, suicidal behaviour and their associations in substance users in treatment. A cross-sectional study, with 307 substance users in an out-patient treatment facility, was undertaken. Socio-demographic data, psychoactive substances used, depressive symptoms, and suicide information were obtained. 70% of participants were depressed; of those, 8.1% were either under the influence of drugs or in withdrawal. Suicidal ideation was found to be present in those who had anxiety, were nervous, had depressive symptoms, or were under drug influence or in withdrawal. It is important to identify potential suicidal risk factors and implement the management of these conditions in substance users. •The coexistence of substance-related disorders and major depressive disorder is common.•Comorbidity may increase the risk for suicide.•Addictive behaviour, depressive symptoms and suicide are largely preventable.•Effective treatment for these problems requires early identifies of both symptoms in the specialized treatment and care from a team of professionals.
ISSN:0883-9417
1532-8228
DOI:10.1016/j.apnu.2018.11.005