Psychosis and suicide risk by ethnic origin and history of migration in the Netherlands

Abstract

Immigrants diagnosed with NAPD of the first generation appear to be protected against suicide, whereas this protection is waning among those of the second generation. This is the first study worldwide on suicide in migrants with NAPD and the first study of suicide in patients with NAPD in the Netherlands.

Neighborhood ethnic density and suicide risk among different migrant groups in the four big cities in the Netherlands

“…This finding is in accordance with earlier studies in the Netherlands [20,21] and other Western countries [15]. Several factors may explain the low suicide rates among certain minorities such as strong family bonds, positive ethnic group identity, religion and communalism.…”

Suicide among first-generation and second-generation immigrants in Sweden: association with labour market marginalisation and morbidity

“…Individuals were categorised in the group of second-generation immigrants, when born in Sweden with both parents born outside Sweden. As a reference population, we used the native population, individuals born in Sweden with both parents born in Sweden 12 14…”

Suicidal Ideation and Attempt among Immigrants in Europe: A Literature Review

“…Three studies were conducted in the United Kingdom [4,27]. Four studies were conducted in the Netherlands [28][29][30][31]. Moreover, two studies were conducted in Sweden [21,32].…”

“…Family environment: Female immigrants in the Netherlands reported family problems as being the number one cause of their suicidality [31,36,37]. More specifically, interpersonal dispute, social isolation, lack of autonomy, clash over strategic life choices, lack of connectedness and affection between family members, lack of a sense of worthiness due to upbringing, unsatisfactory with family environment were all predictors of suicide attempting and ideation.…”

“…Similarly, depressive symptoms were risk factors for suicidal ideation among Turkish and Moroccan females in the Netherlands [31]. Furthermore, psychiatric illnesses were associated with suicidal ideation among immigrants in the Netherlands [37].…”