Eco-anxiety and Severity of Suicide Risk in Adolescents Aged 12 to 16

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are investigating the link between eco-anxiety and suicide risk in adolescents aged 12 to 16 who are hospitalized for mental health reasons. Suicide is a major public health concern, particularly among young people, and anxiety related to climate change, known as eco-anxiety, may influence suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This study aims to better understand how eco-anxiety relates to the severity of suicide risk using validated scales. Participants will complete three questionnaires: the 13-item Climate Anxiety Scale (CAS) to measure eco-anxiety, the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) to assess suicide risk, and the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD). These assessments help evaluate cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and functional aspects related to climate anxiety and suicide risk. The study involves a single group of adolescents hospitalized in a specialized child and adolescent psychiatry department. During the study, participants will fill out these scales once at inclusion to measure the intensity of eco-anxiety and the severity of suicide risk. The research team will analyze the relationship between these factors to identify potential risk patterns. Participation includes completing questionnaires in French and involves monitoring mental health status. The total participation duration corresponds to the initial assessment time, with no additional interventions or follow-up visits planned.

Eco-anxiety and Suicide