Contribution of Psychological Autopsy to the Understanding of Suicidal Behaviors in French Overseas Territories

Launched by UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTER OF MARTINIQUE · Mar 7, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on understanding the reasons behind suicidal behaviors in certain French overseas territories, including French Polynesia, La Réunion, French Guiana, and Martinique. Researchers aim to find common risk factors for suicide by comparing these areas to Amiens, a city in mainland France. They will use a method called "psychological autopsy," which involves interviews with people who knew the deceased well, helping to gather detailed information about their lives and mental health.

To participate in the study, individuals must be at least 18 years old and have known someone who has died by suicide, ideally having knowledge of their childhood. Participants will be interviewed about their experiences and thoughts related to the person's life and struggles. It's important to note that individuals with certain mental health conditions that might affect their ability to provide clear information, or those who do not wish to participate, will not be eligible for this study. This research aims to improve our understanding of suicide and potentially help in developing better prevention strategies.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Persons close of the deceased
• • Persons who knew about his/her childhood
• • Age 18 or over
• • Interviewed for the study between 2 and 11 months after the suicide
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • People with neuropsychiatric disorders that may affect the quality of the information collected, cognitive (memory and expression) and judgmental functions
• • People who refuses to participate
• • Persons referred to articles L.1121-6, L.1121-7, L. 1121-8 L.1121-1-2 of the French Public Health Code.