Evaluation of Suicidality in Psychiatric Outpatients: Experience of Ar-razi Hospital in Salé

Suicidality, encompassing suicidal ideation, plans, and suicide attempts, is a complex phenomenon particularly prevalent among psychiatric patients. This study focuses on identifying the risk factors associated with suicidality in outpatients at a psychiatric hospital in Morocco. A total of 278 patients were evaluated using a questionnaire covering sociodemographic data, psychiatric history, and suicidal behaviors. The results show that gender, religious practices, mood disorders, substance use, particularly alcohol and benzodiazepines, and a history of suicide attempts are significant predictors of suicidality. These findings highlight the importance of a multidimensional approach to suicide assessment and prevention in this population.