In Mexico, suicide and suicidal behaviors (SB) have increased 275% since 1990. Prisoners constitute a growing population in Mexico and have been identified as high suicide risk. Using a sample of 194 male prisoners, we measure what demographics and mental health symptomology are associated with suicidal ideation (SI) and SB, and identify what demographics and mental health symptomology predict SI and SB. Global Severity and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) were significant predictors of experiencing SI, whereas global severity, ACEs, and age were significant predictors of experiencing SB. Findings support increased identification and comprehensive mental health services addressing suicidality in prisons.

在墨西哥，自 1990 年以来，自杀和自杀行为 (SB) 增加了 275%。囚犯构成了墨西哥不断增长的人口，并已被确定为高自杀风险。使用 194 名男性囚犯的样本，我们测量了与自杀意念 (SI) 和 SB 相关的人口统计学和心理健康症状，并确定了哪些人口统计学和心理健康症状可预测 SI 和 SB。整体严重程度和不良童年经历 (ACE) 是经历 SI 的重要预测因素，而整体严重程度、ACE 和年龄是经历 SB 的重要预测因素。调查结果支持增加识别和综合心理健康服务以解决监狱中的自杀问题。