# Suicide-related behaviors among caregivers of patients with cancer: a retrospective study at a caregiver clinic - URL: https://alisanburak.com/en/wcp-2026-posterler/so272 - Language: en - Last updated: not specified - Page title: Suicide-related behaviors among caregivers of patients with cancer: a retrospective study at a caregiver clinic | WCP 2026 Summary > Suicide-related behaviors were identified in 1.5% of spousal caregivers of patients with cancer, indicating that suicide risk assessment should not be limited… This page was translated automatically from Turkish. [Read the original](https://alisanburak.com/wcp-2026-posterler/so272) This page is an AI-assisted Turkish summary of the study presented at the 26th World Congress of Psychiatry. The study belongs to the presenting authors; please refer to the original source when citing it. SO272 Brief Oral Poster PresentationSuicide and CrisisRetrospective chart review # Suicide-related behaviors among caregivers of patients with cancer: a retrospective study at a caregiver clinic SUICIDE-RELATED BEHAVIORS AMONG CANCER CAREGIVERS: A RETROSPECTIVE STUDY IN A CAREGIVER CLINIC Presenter: Mayumi Ishida Country: Japan Institution: Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Psycho-Oncology Session: 3650 - PARALLEL SHORT ORAL POSTER SESSIONS: CONSULTATION LIAISON - Part II Date: Fri, 25.09.2026 Suicide-related behaviors were identified in 1.5% of spousal caregivers of patients with cancer, indicating that suicide risk assessment should not be limited to patients. The aim was to examine the frequency and characteristics of suicide-related behaviors (suicide attempts, nonsuicidal self-injury, and suicidal ideation) among family members following a loved one's cancer diagnosis. Medical records of individuals who attended the specialized Caregiver Clinic, established at the institution in 2007, between April 2007 and March 2024 were reviewed retrospectively, with data extracted from the initial consultation. The analysis included 131 spousal caregivers, with a mean age of 60 years (range: 29–90). The most common cancer types among their spouses were lung (20.6%), breast (12.2%), and stomach (9.2%) cancer. Suicide-related behaviors were identified in two caregivers (1.5%), who were diagnosed with adjustment disorder and major depressive disorder, respectively; one attempted suicide two months after their spouse was diagnosed with advanced cancer. In the illustrative case presented in the poster, a 69-year-old male caregiver whose wife had stage IV stomach cancer attempted suicide by hanging approximately two months after her diagnosis and was found and rescued by his wife. Following psychiatric assessment, safety planning involving the family, and intensive psychological support without medication, there was no recurrence of suicidal ideation or behavior. In conclusion, assessing suicide risk not only in patients but also in family caregivers throughout the course of the illness, along with early identification and support, is recommended as part of comprehensive cancer care. [View the original poster](https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/wcp26/attendee/eposter/file/2183) How to cite this study APA 7: Ishida, M., et al. (2026, September 25). Suicide-related behaviors among cancer caregivers: a retrospective study in a caregiver clinic [Poster presentation]. 26th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP 2026), Stockholm, Sweden. https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/wcp26/attendee/eposter/file/2183 Vancouver: Ishida M, et al. Suicide-related behaviors among cancer caregivers: a retrospective study in a caregiver clinic [poster]. 26th WPA World Congress of Psychiatry (WCP 2026); 2026 Sep 23-26; Stockholm, Sweden. Available from: https://cslide.ctimeetingtech.com/wcp26/attendee/eposter/file/2183 Author names and title formatting were generated automatically from the congress system; please check them against the original poster before use. ## On the same topic - [Kıyıda erken ölüm: evsizlik yaşayan kişilerde önlenebilir dış nedenler olarak intihar ve doz aşımı](https://alisanburak.com/en/wcp-2026-posterler/ev0089) - [İntihar davranışı ve kendine zarar verme davranışı olan ergenlerde duygu düzenleme güçlüğü ve uyumsuz kişilik özellikleri: bakım düzeyine göre farklılıklar](https://alisanburak.com/en/wcp-2026-posterler/ev0226) - [Ergenlik ölümcül olabilir mi? 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