Suicidal behavior in women

Female suicidality is a complex and multifactorial phenomenon that can be caused by various biological, psychological and social factors. Depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder and other mental illnesses can significantly increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. Most studies show that women may be more likely to express their emotions and experiences, which can affect their suicidal tendencies. The aim of the article is to determine the relationship between the phenomenon of female suicidality and psychopathological disorders, psychological well-being, social, cultural and genetic factors. Materials and methods. Empirical analysis of publications in national and foreign databases: elibrary.ru, WoS, Scopus. Thematic search was performed using the following keywords: female suicidality, psychopathological disorders, psychological characteristics, social, cultural and genetic factors. Results. The features of suicidal behavior of women with schizophrenia, PTSD, adjustment disorder were analyzed. The uty65 features of female suicides (emotional lability, impulsiveness, psychological infantilism) are highlighted, and the characteristics of different age periods are described. Social problems of psychological maladjustment, cultural features, and genetic factors are highlighted. Innovative approaches to solving this problem are presented. A clinical case of a patient with an adjustment disorder and suicidal behavior is described. Conclusions: Female suicidality is associated with mental disorders, psychological characteristics, genetic, social and cultural factors.