| Summary: | The article focuses on the interconnected public health issues of intimate partner violence (IPV) and suicidality among women, emphasizing their co-occurrence and mutual influence on mental health outcomes. IPV, defined as physical, sexual, or psychological harm within intimate relationships, affects approximately one-third of ever-partnered women globally and significantly increases risks of depression and suicidal behavior. Women experience higher rates of suicide attempts than men, with IPV serving as a critical driver of suicidal ideation and attempts, particularly in marginalized communities. The article calls for integrated healthcare and social service responses that simultaneously address IPV and suicidality through coordinated screening, risk assessment, and safety planning to improve women's immediate and long-term well-being.
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