Seasonal allergies and suicidality: results from the National Comorbidity Survey Replication

Abstract

Findings from a population-based sample support the hypothesized relationship between allergies and suicidal ideation.

Allergic diseases, excessive Internet use and suicidal ideation in Korean adolescents

“…Based on this biological evidence, there is a close relation between allergic diseases and suicidal ideation, and our results are consistent with the findings of previous studies. Another study using American national data showed an association between allergies and suicidal ideation (OR = 1.27), which is consistent with the results of the current study [12].…”

“…Moreover, recent studies have suggested that adolescents with allergic disease and mental health problems are more likely to engage in health-risk behaviors such as cigarette smoking regardless of depression [12,[32][33][34]. Adolescents with allergic rhinitis were more hyperactive and impulsive than normal controls [34].…”

“…One hypothesis is that cytokines released in allergic reactions affect depression associated with suicidal ideation and suicide [10,11]. In addition, suicidal ideation was independently associated with seasonal allergies after controlling for depression [12]. Other factors may affect the relation between seasonal allergies and suicidal ideation.…”

Allergies and suicidal behaviors: A systematic literature review

“…However, a U.S. survey on suicidal ideation and attempts by adults with seasonal allergies by Messias et al 26 showed the presence of an association between allergies and suicidal ideation, which remained statistically significant after controlling for age, sex, race, lifetime depression, history of seasonal allergies, asthma, and smoking status. Although allergies were initially associated with suicide attempts, this result no longer remained significant when accounting for the abovementioned factors.…”

Depression, Anxiety, and Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents and Young Adults With Allergies and Asthma

“…Marshall and colleagues (2002) found that during the pollen season, adults with allergies had higher levels of fatigue, lower motivation levels, and lower positive affect than they had during the non-pollen season. Related, researchers have demonstrated increased suicidal ideation in adults with self-reported seasonal allergies compared to healthy adults (Messias et al, 2010). Interestingly, Marshall (1993) (Marshall, 1993).…”