ABSTRACT
The study was designed to determine the psychological disorder as a risk factor for suicidality among undergraduate students in Edo state In order to achieve the purpose intended for the study, eight research questions were raised to guide the study.
In order to achieve the purpose intended for the study, eight research questions were raised to guide the study.The research design employed in this study is the descriptive survey. The questions raised and examined include. What is the prevalence of suicidility among undergraduate students of faculty of education in university of Benin,To what extent does anxiety disorder cause suicidility among undergraduate students of faculty of education in university of Benin,To what extent does personality disorder cause suicidility among undergraduate students of faculty of education in university of Benin, To what extent does mood disorders cause suicidility among undergraduate students of faculty of education in university of Benin, To what extent does trauma disorder cause suicidility among undergraduate students in university of Benin, To what extent does Neurodevelopmental disorders cause suicidility among undergraduate students of faculty of education in university of Benin,To what extent does Neurocognitive disorders cause suicidility among undergraduate students of faculty of education in university of Benin,To what extent does dissociation disorders cause suicidility among undergraduate students of university of Benin.
The simple random sampling technique was employed. A total sample size of 200 respondents were randomly selected from some secondary schools in Benin City. The instrument used for the study was a structured questionnaire. The data collected were organized into frequency tables. The simple percentage and frequency count method was used to descriptively analyze the collected data.
The Cronbanch Alpha was used to determine the reliability of the instrument. The questionnaire was administered to a group of 20 respondents which were not part of the study. The result of their responses were correlated and a Cronbach coefficient of .753 was obtained. This shows that the instrument is reliable.The data collected were organized into basic statistics. The simple percentage and frequency count method was used to descriptively analyze the collected data.
The study's findings suggest that various factors are associated with suicidal thoughts and behaviors among undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education at the University of Benin. These factors include academic anxiety, personality disorders, mood disorders, trauma, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and dissociation disorders. It appears that mental health issues and difficulty coping with stress are linked to a higher prevalence of suicidality among these students. Addressing these issues and providing appropriate support and resources for undergraduate students could be essential in reducing the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in this population
In view of the findings the following recommendations are hereby offered;Provide easy-to-reach mental health services on campus, offering counseling and help for students dealing with anxiety, personality issues, mood problems, and trauma, Teach students and staff more about mental health to reduce stigma and increase awareness of available resources,Create a system to spot students in trouble early and give them support before their problems get worse.
