Psychiatric Morbidity Among Suicide Attempters Who Needed ICU Intervention

Abstract

Suicide is a tragic and serious preventable public health problem all over the world 1,3 . It is one of the three leading causes of death among 15-44-year old people globally 4 . Suicide rates among young people appear to be rising in both developed and developing countries more quickly. In recent times, adolescent suicides have been on the increase 1, 4, 5 . Examinations, peer pressure and emotional issues are said to be the triggers 6 . Like adults, the number of adolescents who committed suicide has been increasing in Japan also