Psychological Distress and Suicidal Ideation among the Spouse of Individual with Alcohol Dependence Syndrome

Abstract

Background: Chronic alcohol use has a direct impact on family members' ability to function in daily life, both at work and in social situations. It can lead to depressed moods, impaired functioning, and thoughts of suicide in the partner. Aim: Aim of the current study to assess the psychological distress and Suicidal Ideation among the spouse of alcohol dependence syndrome. Methodology: Cross sectional hospital based descriptive study. Total 60 participants selected throw purposive sampling technique. They evaluated by; selfprepared socio-demographic data sheet, depression anxiety stress scale, (DASS) and suicidal ideation scale (SIS).Result: Result found in the study mean age of the participants 34.76 years. Significant level of depression (p<.001), anxiety& stress (p<.005) level associated with suicidal ideation spouse of individual with alcohol dependence. Conclusion: Alcoholism is a constant source of stress for both the individual and their family members. Spouses of alcoholics are faced various problem suicidal thoughts and ideas are more common.