Abstract Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effect of major depressive disorder (MDD) as a risk factor for suicidal ideation in individuals whose ages varied from 11 to 24 years and who were attending educational institutions. Data source: A systematic review was carried out by searching in PubMed and Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS). Original studies conducted in educational institutions, including individuals whose age varied from 11 to 24 years, in English, Spanish, or Portuguese were included. Data synthesis: Eight studies were selected for the meta-analysis, including 35,443 youths, with an average age of 16.8 years, predominantly female (51.2%), and from middle-income Asian countries (91.6%). An odds ratio of MDD of 3.89 (95%CI 2.46–6.17) for suicide ideation in youth was found. Subgroup analysis showed higher effects in Asia (OR=4.71; 95%CI 3.22–6.89) than Americas (OR=1.71; 95%CI 1.44–2.03). The meta-regression model indicated that younger adolescents (coef=-0.63; 95%CI 1.09–-0.18; p<0.01) and older studies (coef=-0.23; 95%CI 0.039–-0.08; p<0.01) presented higher effects of MDD on suicidal ideation. Conclusions: Early detection and treatment of MDD in youth patients are of utmost importance for preventing suicidal ideation. Educational institutions could play an important role in the early detection and intervention.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar o efeito do transtorno depressivo maior (TDM) como fator de risco para a ideação suicida em indivíduos com idades entre 11 e 24 anos que frequentam instituições de ensino. Fontes de dados: Revisão sistemática realizada até agosto de 2020 por meio de buscas nas bases United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed) e Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), sem limitações quanto à data de publicação. Síntese dos dados: Oito estudos foram selecionados para a metanálise, incluindo 35.443 jovens com idade média de 16,8 anos, predominantemente do sexo feminino (51,2%) e de países asiáticos de renda média (91,6%). Foi encontrado odds ratio (OR) de TDM de 3,89 (intervalo de confiança — IC95% 2,46–6,17) para a ideação suicida em jovens. A análise de subgrupo mostrou efeitos maiores na Ásia (OR=4,71; IC95% 3,22–6,89) do que nas Américas (OR=1,71; IC95% 1,44–2,03). O modelo de metarregressão demonstrou que adolescentes mais jovens (coef=-0,63; IC95% -1,09–-0,18; p＜0,01) e estudos mais antigos (coef=-0,23; IC95% -0,039–-0,08; p＜0,01) apresentaram maiores efeitos do TDM sobre a ideação suicida. Conclusões: Observou-se relação entre TDM e ideação suicida no continente asiático, entre adolescentes mais jovens e em estudos mais antigos.

ABSTRACT BACKGROUDS: Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Care Centers (Centros de Atenção Psicossocial, CAPSI) are dedicated centers for persistent psychiatric disorders, which provide an individualized therapeutic approach based on extra-hospital services. OBJECTIVES: We aimed to describe the clinico-epidemiological profiles of the patients seeking interventions at the CAPSIs. DESIGN AND SETTING: A cross-sectional study was conducted in two CAPSI in São Bernardo do Campo, SP, Brazil. One CAPSI is dedicated to the treatment of alcohol- and drug-related disorders, and the other to the treatment of other mental disorders. METHODS: In July 2017, we reviewed all active medical records of these two CAPSI, and collected the patients information including sex, race, education, type of referral, initial complaints, psychiatric diagnoses, and medication utilization. RESULTS: Of the 233 patients, 69.5% were male and 42.5% lived with their immediate family. Most of the patients were referred from other health services. Complaints on admission included agitation and aggressive behavior (30.9%). Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was the most prevalent diagnosis (46.8%), followed by depressive disorder (13.8%). Of the patients, 81.5% were on regular medical follow-up and 70.3% were on a single medication only. CONCLUSION: Aggression complaints are the most prevalent in CAPSI, and diagnoses of ASD and psychotic disorders are more common. This situation differs from most CAPSI that present school complaints as the most prevalent, in which diagnoses of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and conduct disorders are likely to be more frequent. The epidemiological profile of each CAPSI should guide the implementation of human and structural resources targeting the most prevalent complaints and diagnoses.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to identify the infrastructure (e.g., availability, resources, and staff), basic metrics, and problems (e.g., network, overcrowding, resources, and infrastructure) of the psychiatric emergency services in Brazil. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study assessing psychiatric services (n=29) listed by the Brazilian Psychiatric Association in 2019. RESULTS: Almost all the units reported 24 h/7-day availability having psychiatrists, nurses, and social workers, with 8.8 (SE=2.2) and 2.8 (SE=0.3) consultations and hospitalizations per day, respectively. Separated room for contention was reported by the minority of the services (38%). The most commonly reported problems were insufficient structure for child/adolescent care (83%), increasing patient demand (72%), housing referral for homeless (72%), excessive prescription demand (69%), short-term room overcrowding (59%), court orders for inpatient treatment (59%), lack of vacancies for inpatients hospitalization (59%), and referral to primary care (56%). CONCLUSIONS: Similar to the United States, the Brazilian psychiatric emergency units are decreasing and encompass the shortcomings of the Brazilian mental health care network.

Resumo Objetivos Obter o perfil sociodemográfico e diagnóstico dos pacientes reinternados no Hospital Estadual Mário Covas entre janeiro de 2008 e setembro de 2015, com o intuito de investigar a possível relação entre as taxas de admissão e readmissão e a existência ou ausência do serviço para pacientes de alta clinica do hospital ou de outros serviços. Métodos Este foi um estudo descritivo transversal. Os dados foram obtidos do Hospital Estadual Mário Covas e analisados pelo programa STATA 11.0 Resultados Durante o período do estudo, as taxas de hospitalização diminuíram, enquanto as taxas de readmissão aumentaram progressivamente, com um total de 662 reinternações. O aumento dessas reinternações não teve relação com a presença da unidade pós-alta hospitalar do próprio hospital ou de outros serviços. A maioria dos pacientes era composta de mulheres, com idade média de 42 anos; o principal diagnóstico entre mulheres foi o transtorno afetivo bipolar, enquanto que para homens foi a esquizofrenia. O tempo de hospitalização aumentou com os anos, com uma média máxima em 2015 de 23 dias. A maior parte dos pacientes era referenciado de Santo André e outros hospitais de São Paulo. Conclusão O aumento das taxas de reinternação ao longo dos anos sugere que o sistema de cuidado mental tem deficiências em sua prática. É importante entender o perfil epidemiológico e a cascata de eventos que levam a rehospitalizações e, assim, traçar novas estratégias e abordagens de cuidado, mantendo os pacientes estabilizados.

Abstract Objectives To assess the sociodemographic and diagnostic profile of data related to psychiatric readmissions to the psychiatric ward at Hospital Estadual Mário Covas between January 2008 and September 2015, in order to investigate the possible correlation between the rate of admission and readmission and the presence or absence of a discharged patient unit or other outpatient treatment unit. Methods This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data on patients readmitted during the study period were sourced from a statistical analysis of the Hospital Estadual Mário Covas database using STATA 11.0. Results During the study period, hospitalization rates decreased, while the readmission rates increased over the years, at a total of 662 readmissions. This rise in readmissions had no correlation with the presence of a discharged patient unit or other outpatient unit. Women comprised the majority of the sample, with a mean age of 42; the most prevalent disorder among women was bipolar affective disorder, while among men it was schizophrenia. The length of hospitalization increased over time, with a maximum mean time of 23 days in 2015. Most of the patients were referred from Santo André as well as from hospitals in São Paulo. Conclusion The increase in the rate of readmissions over the years suggests that the mental healthcare model may have shortcomings along the chain. It is important to understand the epidemiological profile and chain of events that led to repeated hospitalizations in order to design new strategies and approaches to care so as to keep the patients stabilized.