Influenţa spiritualităţii şi a rezilienţei asupra riscului suicidar la pacienţii depresivi din România

Abstract

Introduction. Suicide is a global public health concern, with a significant impact on mortality rates. This study explores the complex interplay between spirituality, resilience and the suicide risk in Romanian patients diagnosed with depression. Materials and method. A clinical sample of 65 depressed inpatients participated in this study. Demographics, suicide risk, spirituality and resilience were assessed using standardized instruments. Statistical analyses were performed to identify correlations between suicide risk, resilience and spirituality. Results. The study reveals a significant negative correlation between spirituality and suicide risk, as well as between resilience and suicide risk among depressed patients. Those with higher levels of spirituality and resilience exhibited a reduced suicide risk. Discussion. This study emphasizes the critical role of depressive symptoms as predictors of suicidal behavior in individuals with mood disorders. It also highlights the protective influence of spirituality and resilience, suggesting that interventions focused on enhancing these aspects could improve the mental well-being of depressed patients and reduce the suicide risk. The findings underscore the need for comprehensive, holistic approaches to mental healthcare. Conclusions. Targeted interventions that incorporate spirituality and resilience may enhance the quality of life for depressed patients and contribute to suicide prevention efforts. Future research should explore intervention strategies that harness spirituality to strengthen resilience in diverse populations. While this study provides valuable insights, prospective research is essential to establish causal relationships, and multicenter studies should include more diverse participant populations.