Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Suicidal Ideation among Schizophrenic patients

Background: Negative suicidal thoughts occur often in schizophrenic patients throughout the course of their illness, especially during the initial psychotic episode, and many of these individuals have poor emotional IQ. Aim : The purpose of the current research was to examine the association between emotional intelligence and schizophrenic patients' suicidal ideation. Research Design: The current study's aim was accomplished using a descriptive correlational research design . Study subjects and setting : 90 schizophrenic inpatients at Minia Hospital for Mental Health and Addiction Treatment in New Minia City were included in the study. Tools: Socio-demographic and clinical data questionnaire, Emotional Intelligence Scale and Suicidal Ideation Scale were used. Results: 78.9% of the studied patients were males, 68.9% of them had low emotional intelligence. While, 81.1% of them had low suicidal ideation. Conclusion: According to the study's findings, the majority of the sample exhibited low emotional intelligence and few suicide thoughts. Additionally, there was a bad link between suicidal ideation and emotional intelligence among them. Recommendations: All psychiatric patients should participate in psycho educational programs to increase their emotional intelligence and decrease suicidal ideation.