Psychological distress and suicidal ideation in patients with depressive disorders: the chain mediation of psychological resilience and neuroticism

In conclusion, the results of this study elucidate the effect of psychological distress on suicidal ideation in depressed patients and its mechanism of action. Furthermore, they demonstrate the chain-mediated roles of psychological resilience and neuroticism in the relationship between psychological distress and suicidal ideation in depressed patients. Finally, they provide a new perspective for understanding suicidal ideation and preventing suicidal risk in depressed patients. Nevertheless, the present study was only able to measure the correlation between the variables; therefore, it is not yet possible to infer causality. In future, more precise prediction and intervention programmes for suicide risk in depressed patients can be explored in depth through longitudinal or experimental studies, etc.