Suicidal ideation is a process that is intertwined with suicidal behavior. It begins with the formation of an idea about whether it is worth continuing to live, an idea that can evolve and trigger a series of actions ranging from planning to the execution of the suicidal act. This is a descriptive observational study based on numerical measurements with its respective statistical analysis that established the behavioral patterns of the phenomenon studied. The research proposal was approved by the research committee of the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, URSE; data collection was performed through the instruments: Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale, Beck Depression Inventory, Abbreviated Scale of School Bullying Questionnaire, Drug Dependence Identification Questionnaire, and Family Apgar. The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 5.4%; 19.7% of the medical students have been victims of bullying in any form; 22.2% reported regular use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and other addictive substances; in addition, 17.7% had mild family dysfunction, moderate in 9.9% and severe with 15.3%; depression was recorded to a mild degree with 6.4%, followed by moderate in 1.5% of cases. Suicidal ideation among medical students is of concern; these problems must be addressed comprehensively, promoting a supportive environment that promotes the mental health and well-being of medical students.

Suicidal ideation is a process that is intertwined with suicidal behavior, beginning with the development of thoughts about the value of life. These thoughts can transform and trigger a chain of events ranging from planning to execute a suicide attempt. The study was conducted using a descriptive observational approach, which involved collecting numerical data and statistical analysis to determine the characteristic patterns of the investigated phenomenon. Several specific instruments were used to collect the data: the Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale, the Beck Depression Inventory, the Questionnaire for the Identification of Drug Dependence, and the Family Apgar Scale. The prevalence of suicidal ideation was 15.3%; in addition, 15.9% presented mild family dysfunction, moderate in 10.6% and severe with 21.8%; depression was recorded in mild degree with 26.5%, followed by moderate in 10.6% of the cases and severe with 7.6%. Suicidal ideation among medical students is an issue of great concern that should be addressed holistically. It is critical to create a supportive environment that promotes both the mental health and well-being of medical students.