Relationship between Suicide Attitude,Levels of Depression and Coping Style in patients with Depression

Objective To explore the relationship between suicide attitude,levels of depression and coping style of patients with depression,so as to provide a ground for psychological health education against depression.Methods The total of 114 patients with depression were investigated with Suicide Attitude Questionnaire(QSA),Hamilton Depression Scale(HAMD) and Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire(SCSQ).Results(1) There were no significant differences in suicide attitude,levels of depression and coping style in patients with different sexes,ages,disease course,and academic backgrounds(t=0.77-1.46,P0.05).(2) The scores of F1,F2 and F4 dimensions were lower than 2.5,and scores of F3 dimension ranged from 2.5-3.5.(3) The patients had lower scores in Positive Coping(t=-12.85,P0.01) and higher scores in Negative Coping than the national norms(t=4.82,P0.01).(4)There was significant correlation between suicide attitude,levels of depression and coping style to different extents and of different natures(r=-0.56,-0.65,P0.01 or P0.05).Conclusion The patients should be encouraged to take a more positive coping style to relieve depression and prevent suicidal behavior.