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Cognition, Metacognition, and Stigma in Patients With Suicidal Ideation
Sponsor: University of Pittsburgh
Summary
Deficits of executive function, meta cognition and stigma is known in suicidal ideation; however, their relationship is unknown. Since many studies use a single indicator of executive function and, it was considered important to study. Metacognition, executive functioning and stigma are the possible driving force behind the suicidal behavior in human being. With respect to research in the Indian context, there is paucity of studies exploring these factors. The purpose of the present study is to explore the relationships between executive functioning, metacognition, and stigma in suicidal ideation and suicide attempters in the Indian setup, where there is a lacuna in research regarding the same. Having a detailed understanding of these psychological parameters will be helpful in suicide prevention and management.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
220
Start Date
2026-12-01
Completion Date
2028-03-31
Last Updated
2026-03-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Suicide ideation or suicide attempt
Individuals with high suicide ideation or suicide attempts visiting ABVIMS -Dr. RML Hospital for treatment will be screened for this study. socio- demographics details will also be gathered. Following this Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale (DASS-21), Wisconsin Card Sorting Test (WCST), Metacognitions Scale (MCQ-30) and Stigma of Suicide Scale (SOSS) will be administered.