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Addressing Suicide: A Multi-Dimensional Approach
摘要
Understanding and addressing suicide requires a comprehensive evaluation that integrates biological, psychological, environmental, and spiritual dimensions. It is an honor to serve as the editor of this journal and to have the opportunity to present contributions from experts across various fields. These articles provide valuable insights into theoretical analyses, intervention procedures, and experiences of both successful and unsuccessful treatments. This issue comprises two review articles, three original articles, and two case report, summarized as follows: Review Articles: The first review article, titled "Reviewing Resilience in Suicide Prevention and Insights for some At-Risk Groups," delves into the pivotal role of resilience in preventing suicide. It emphasizes the importance of fostering emotional and psychological stability to mitigate suicide risk across diverse demographics. These include adolescents, individuals with psychosis, Alaska Native and American Indian populations, older nursing home residents, and LGBT youth. By implementing resilience-building strategies tailored to these groups, the review underscores how suicide risks can be significantly reduced. The second review article, "Bio-Psycho-Socio-Spiritual Approach on Suicidal Attempt and Personality," compiles and analyzes research from the past five years. This comprehensive review highlights critical findings across biological, psychological, social, and spiritual domains, offering a multi-dimensional perspective on the intersection of suicidal behaviors and personality traits. Original Articles: The first original article, "Evaluating Psychological Distress and Suicide Risk in Cancer Patients," presents a study conducted in a medical institution. This research assesses the utility of the 5-item Brief Symptom Rating Scale (BSRS-5) in evaluating suicide risk among cancer inpatients. The findings demonstrate that the BSRS-5 is an effective screening tool, particularly for high-risk groups such as older adults, males, and patients with advanced-stage cancer. The article advocates incorporating the BSRS-5 into standard oncology care to alleviate emotional burdens and mitigate suicide risks. The second original article, "Is There a Gender Effect on Recent Suicide Ideation and Mental Distress among Junior and Senior High- School Students?" explores the influence of gender on recent suicide ideation and mental distress. The study reveals that gender plays a crucial role, with suicide ideation linked to various mental distress factors and exposure to peer suicide or self-harm. The findings highlight the need for gender-specific interventions to reduce psychological burdens and minimize suicide ideation among adolescents. The third original article, "Mental Health Outcomes of Firefighters/EMS Professionals Exposed to Suicide: A Systematic Review of Qualitative and Quantitative Studies," investigates the mental health outcomes of occupational exposure to suicide among firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) professionals. Using systematic searches across Embase, MEDLINE, Scopus, PubMed, and PsycInfo databases, the study emphasizes the psychological toll of such exposure on these professionals, shedding light on the urgent need for targeted mental health support in this high-risk group. Case Report: The two case reports for this volume demonstrate promising effects of diversified treatment approach on people with suicidal attempts. The use of Memantine and narrative therapy may help suicidal individuals develop some protective effects. We warmly invite those interested in the topic of suicide to continue submitting their work and supporting the publication of this journal. Together, we can advance the understanding and prevention of suicide through rigorous research and collaborative efforts.