Una visión general sobre la investigación en Colombia de la ideación suicida y la conducta suicida

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to explore, describe and learn about the contributions and academic research on suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior in Colombia during the last ten years, with emphasis on contributions from the field of psychology. Therefore, a search was made in recognized databases on suicidal ideation in general and suicidal ideation in Colombia. In this way, the content of sixty-one (n=61) articles on the subject and nine documents (n=9) from national and international institutions and organizations were selected, organized, reviewed and analyzed. Consequently, the result of the review is an overview of research on suicidal ideation and suicidal behavior in Colombia. Finally, the main sub-themes and populations studied with reference to suicidal ideation in Colombia are presented. In addition, some ideas, contributions and new research proposals are formulated in relation to psychology.