What seems to explain suicidality in Yucatan Mexican young adults? Findings from an app-based mental health screening test using the SMART-SCREEN protocol

• DOI: 10.1007/s12144-022-03686-8
• Publication Date: 2022-12-10T07:02:46Z
• Authors: Ismael Martínez-N...; Cristian Antonio ...; Arsenio Rosado Fr...; Pavel E. Arenas C...; Cynthya Maya; Igor Barahona; Gonzalo Martínez-...; Fuensanta Aroca B...; David Delgado-Gomez; Kanita Dervic; Olatz Lopez-Ferna...; Enrique Baca-García; María Luisa Barrigón
• Keywords: Depression; Patient Health Questionnaire; Association (psychology)

Abstract The relationship between suicidality, depression, anxiety, and well-being was explored in young adults (median age 20.7 years) from the State of Yucatan (Mexico), which has a suicide rate double that other Mexican states. A cross-sectional study carried out 20 universities 9,366 students were surveyed using validated questionnaires built into smartphone app, applying partial least squares structural equation models. High risk assessed 10.8% sample. Clinically relevant depression anxiety levels found 6.6% 10.5% sample, respectively, 67.8% reported high well-being. Comparably higher risk, lower women, who also somewhat older than men our study. Furthermore, path analysis model revealed main predictor suicidal behaviour as well self-perceived total sample both genders. Our findings draw attention to association gender differences with this regard. Mental health screening via might be useful tool reach large populations contribute mental policies, including regional prevention efforts.