Adult female callers' characteristics and mental health status: a retrospective study based on the psychological assistance hotline in Hangzhou.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aims to analyze the basic characteristics and mental health status of adult female callers to the psychological assistance helpline in Hangzhou City, in order to provide targeted services for effectively intervening in the psychological crises of this group.

Methods

Data from adult female callers to a helpline in Hangzhou City were collected between 2019 and 2022, encompassing demographic information and discussed issues. The data were analyzed according to age groups, marital status, and call times. The mental health status of the adult female population was measured by two indicators-mood status and suicide risk.

Results

The study included 15,580 adult female callers. Among them, 52.2% were aged 30 and below, 62.1% were unmarried, and 42.6% were

SUBMITTER: Wei Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10662539 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature