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ArticleChild and adolescent psychiatry and mental health2025

The real-world evidence to the effects of primary psychological healthcare system in diluting risks of suicide ideation in underrepresented children/adolescents: an observational, multi-center, population-based, and longitudinal study.

Wei Li, Xuerong Liu, Qianyu Zhang, Xiaobing Tian, Xianyong An, Jidong Ren, Xiaodi Han, Jingyu Lei, Chang Shen, Yanyan Li and 9 more

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Wei Li *Experimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Xuerong Liu *Experimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Qianyu Zhang *Experimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Xiaobing TianDepartment of Epidemiology and Public Health Statistics, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Xianyong AnNanchong Psychosomatic Hospital (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nanchong), Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Jidong RenNanchong Psychosomatic Hospital (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nanchong), Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Xiaodi HanExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Jingyu LeiExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Chang ShenExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Yanyan LiExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Ji ChenInstitute of Psychology and Behavioral Science, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200030, China. chen.ji@sjtu.edu.cn.
Lei XiaExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Jingxuan ZhangExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Yi WuExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China.
Jie GongNanchong Psychosomatic Hospital (The Sixth People's Hospital of Nanchong), Nanchong, 637000, Sichuan, China.
Hai LanDepartment of Psychology, Sichuan Normal University, Chengdu, 610068, Sichuan, China.
Yan WuSchool of Architecture, Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, 450001, Henan, China.
Zhengzhi FengExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China. fzz@tmmu.edu.cn.
Zhiyi ChenExperimental Research Center of Medical and Psychological Science (ERC-MPS), School of Psychology, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, 400038, China. chenzhiyi@tmmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

backgroundEstablishing a primary psychological healthcare system to prevent suicide was eagerly advocated. Such system was developed as a low-cost healthcare framework integrating family, school, and hospitals to provide early psychological screening and intervention. However, it remains unclear whether such a policy-driven and low-cost healthcare system could be practical, especially with equal benefits for underrepresented children/adolescents. We aimed to examine the real-world practical effects of the primary psychological healthcare system in preventing suicide ideation among children/adolescents, particularly underprivileged ones.

methodsThe study was conducted using an observational, multi-center, population-based, and longitudinal design. A total of 19,140 children and adolescents were sampled from lower- and middle-income areas in Nanchong, western China, with the majority for being underprivileged and underrepresented. They were followed up for one year. The primary outcome was the incidence of reported severe suicide ideation after implementing the primary psychological healthcare system at the 0.5-year and 1-year follow-ups, compared to baseline. Subgroup analysis was conducted to examine the equal benefits of the system for underrepresented children/adolescents.

resultsThe risks of suicide ideation for children/adolescents included in the system were found to be significantly lower compared to those not included at 0.5-year (adjusted relative risk [aRR] 0.28, 95%CI 0.23-0.33; p < 0.001) and 1-year follow-ups (aRR 0.28, 95% CI 0.23-0.33; p < 0.001). The effects were also observed among underrepresented children/adolescents, including "left-behind" children/adolescents, "single-parent" children/adolescents and children/adolescents in especially difficult circumstances (CEDC, all p

conclusionsThe primary psychological healthcare system was effective in reducing suicide ideation risks among children/adolescents over a period of at least 1 year. However, certain underprivileged groups, such as orphans and unattended children, did not experience the same level of benefits, highlighting the need for targeted improvements.

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Primary psychological healthcare systemSuicide ideationUnderprivileged children/adolescents

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