Moderating Role of Social Support on the Relationship between Depression and Suicide Intent among Self-harm Inpatients

Objective: The aim of present research was to investigate moderating role of perceived social support on the relationship between depression and suicide intent as predictor of suicide intent among self-harm inpatients.
Study Design: Study was carried out at Foundation University, Rawalpindi from January 2019 to December 2020 using cross-sectional research design.
Patients and Methods: A sample of 220 self-harm inpatients age ranged between 18 to 35 years was gathered from mental health departments of Multan, Jhelum and Rawalpindi hospital. To assess depression, social support and suicide intent subscale of depression from Urdu version of Depression, Anxiety and Stress DASS-42, Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support and Beck Suicide Intent Scale were administered.
Results: Results of current research revealed that depression had significant positive correlation with suicide intent (r = 0.71** & 0.29** respectively). Moreover, depression significantly positively predicted by suicide intent. Whereas, social support as a moderator significantly changed the positive relationship between depression and suicide intent.
Conclusion: The study revealed that depression significant positive predictor of suicide intent among self-harm inpatients in which social support appears to be a strong protective factor.