Suicidal ideation and parasuicide in the Finnish general population

Author(s): Viinamaki, H., Tanskanen, A., Kontula, O., Koskela, K.

Journal/Book: Acta Psychiatr Scand. 1998; 98: 35 Norre Sogade, PO Box 2148, DK-1016 Copenhagen, Denmark. Munksgaard Int Publ Ltd. 23-27.

Abstract: In a sample of the Finnish general population (n=4868), 2.4% of women and 2.3% of men reported having thought about suicide during the preceding 12 months. The prevalence of parasuicide was correspondingly 0.9% in women and 1.1% in men, higher figures than have previously been found or estimated. Most suicidal individuals (85%) had contacted general practitioners or other primary care services during the previous 12 months, and a minority (20%) had made contact with psychiatric services. General practitioners and other primary care services are thus in a key position to identify suicidal behaviour in the Finnish general population.

Note: Article Hintikka J, Kuopio Univ Hosp, Dept Psychiat, POB 1777, FIN-70211 Kuopio, FINLAND

Keyword(s): suicidal ideation; epidemiology; parasuicide; Finland; MENTAL-DISORDERS; DEPRESSION; BEHAVIOR; PRACTITIONERS; MULTICENTER; COMORBIDITY; STATISTICS; PREVALENCE; PREVENTION; GOTLAND

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