Elevated Suicide Risk Among Earthquake-Exposed Adolescents in Türkiye: The Role of Mental Well-Being and Perceived Social Support.

IF 2.7 4区医学 Q2 PSYCHIATRY

International Journal of Social Psychiatry Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI:10.1177/00207640251377923

Fethiye Kılıçaslan, Mehmet Emin Düken, Huseyin Bayazit, Arzu Çalışkan Demir, Şevval Ocak, Ceylan Carık, Abdurrahman Öz, Fatma Kızıldağ, Bahaddin Çolak, Berna Polat Tüysüz, Meryem Özlem Kütük, Ali Evren Tufan

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Abstract

Background: The 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquakes significantly impacted the mental health of adolescent survivors. This study examines the prevalence of elevated suicide risk and suicide attempt (SA) among these adolescents. It explores the roles of mental well-being and perceived social support in mitigating suicidality.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between June 2023 and January 2024 at the child psychiatry clinics of Harran University and Inonu University Medical Schools. The sample comprised 1,417 adolescents aged 14 to 18 years who presented for initial psychiatric assessment. Data were collected on demographics, earthquake experiences, and mental health status using the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS), the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS), and the Suicide Probability Scale (SPS).

Results: The prevalence of elevated suicide risk was 47.1%, and SA was 9.4% among participants. Multiple traumas, including witnessing deaths and spending time under rubble, were associated with elevated suicide risk. Male gender, damage to one's home, residing in temporary housing, and sleep disturbances were significant predictors of elevated suicide risk. Conversely, higher MSPSS and WE-MWBS scores were associated with reduced suicide risk, collectively explaining 59.9% of its variance.

Conclusions: The findings underscore the critical need for targeted interventions that enhance mental well-being and strengthen social support networks to mitigate suicidality among earthquake-affected adolescents. Future research should explore longitudinal effects and develop strategies to bolster resilience in this vulnerable population.

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日本地震暴露青少年自杀风险升高：心理健康和感知社会支持的作用。

背景：2023年kahramanmaraki地震显著影响了青少年幸存者的心理健康。本研究调查了这些青少年中自杀风险和自杀企图（SA）升高的流行程度。它探讨了心理健康和感知社会支持在减轻自杀行为中的作用。方法：横断面研究于2023年6月至2024年1月在哈兰大学和伊诺努大学医学院的儿童精神病学诊所进行。样本包括1417名年龄在14至18岁之间的青少年，他们接受了初步的精神病学评估。采用感知社会支持多维度量表（MSPSS）、沃里克-爱丁堡心理健康量表（WEMWBS）和自杀概率量表（SPS）收集人口统计学、地震经历和心理健康状况数据。结果：自杀风险升高的患病率为47.1%，SA为9.4%。多重创伤，包括目睹死亡和在废墟下呆上一段时间，与自杀风险增加有关。男性性别、房屋损坏、居住在临时住房和睡眠障碍是自杀风险升高的重要预测因素。相反，较高的MSPSS和WE-MWBS得分与自杀风险降低相关，共同解释了其方差的59.9%。结论：研究结果强调了有针对性的干预措施的迫切需要，这些干预措施可以增强心理健康，加强社会支持网络，以减少受地震影响的青少年的自杀行为。未来的研究应探索纵向影响，并制定战略，以加强这一弱势群体的恢复力。

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International Journal of Social Psychiatry PSYCHIATRY-

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120

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Social Psychiatry, established in 1954, is a leading publication dedicated to the field of social psychiatry. It serves as a platform for the exchange of research findings and discussions on the influence of social, environmental, and cultural factors on mental health and well-being. The journal is particularly relevant to psychiatrists and multidisciplinary professionals globally who are interested in understanding the broader context of psychiatric disorders and their impact on individuals and communities. Social psychiatry, as a discipline, focuses on the origins and outcomes of mental health issues within a social framework, recognizing the interplay between societal structures and individual mental health. The journal draws connections with related fields such as social anthropology, cultural psychiatry, and sociology, and is influenced by the latest developments in these areas. The journal also places a special emphasis on fast-track publication for brief communications, ensuring that timely and significant research can be disseminated quickly. Additionally, it strives to reflect its international readership by publishing state-of-the-art reviews from various regions around the world, showcasing the diverse practices and perspectives within the psychiatric disciplines. This approach not only contributes to the scientific understanding of social psychiatry but also supports the global exchange of knowledge and best practices in mental health care.