Shadow Pandemic and Suicidal Ideation Among Students in Lagos State Tertiary Institutions: Counselling for Attitudinal Change

Key Points

• This research aims to investigate how the shadow pandemic affects suicidal ideation among students in Lagos State tertiary institutions.
• Utilized the Shadow Pandemic and Suicidal Ideation Inventory (SPSII) to gather data.
• Adopted a descriptive correlational design to analyze relationships.
• Focused on undergraduate students in Lagos State tertiary institutions.
• Found a notable increase in suicidal thoughts among students during the shadow pandemic.
• Identified a link between the pandemic and rising cases of suicidal ideation.
• Highlighted the urgent need for counseling to address students' mental health.

Abstract