Table 3.
Association of MDD with suicidal ideation, attempts, and perceived stigma
| Variable | With MDD estimate, % | 95% CI | Without MDD estimate, % | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suicidal thought | ||||
| Lifetime | 47.7 | 43.1 to 52.4 | 10.4 | 9.8 to 11.0 |
| Past 12 months | 26.9 | 22.3 to 31.5 | 2.4 | 2.1 to 2.7 |
| Suicidal plan | ||||
| Lifetime | 22.6 | 18.1 to 27.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 to 3.7 |
| Past 12 months | 12.0 | 7.9 to 16.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 to 0.9 |
| Suicide attempt | ||||
| Lifetime | 16.6 | 12.3 to 20.9 | 2.5 | 2.2 to 2.8 |
| Past 12 months | 6.6 | 2.7 to 10.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 to 0.4 |
| Perceived others held negative opinions or was treated unfairlya | 37.8 | 30.5 to 45.0 | 20.0 | 16.9 to 23.0 |
| Mean stigma impacta | 7.5 | 5.5 to 9.4 | 3.4 | 2.8 to 4.1 |
a
The stigma module was administered to respondents reporting that they received treatment for an emotional or mental health problem in the preceding year. The Without MDD column consists of people seeking mental health treatment for other reasons.