Suicidal behaviors as a risk factor among heroin addicts with comorbid depression: A comparative study
Open Access
- 29 January 2021
- journal article
- Published by Heighten Science Publications Corporation in Insights on the Depression and Anxiety
- Vol. 5 (1), 001-004
- https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.ida.1001023
Abstract
High on the variable of suicidal ideation, hostility and hopelessness ((p < .05) as compared to those with low depression. And there was no significant difference on the variable of negative self-evaluation for both groups (p > .05). So it was concluded that services for patients with Heroin addiction should include periodic screening for suicidal behavior along with psychiatric treatment and psychosocial support.Keywords
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