Bai W, Liu ZH, Jiang YY, et al. - Researchers conducted a meta-analysis and systematic review investigating the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and suicide plan (SP) among people with schizophrenia.

• PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and PsycINFO yielded 26 studies covering 5,079 people with schizophrenia for inclusion in meta-analysis.

• The lifetime and point prevalence of SI were 34.5%, and 29.9%, and of SP were 44.3% and ranging from 6.4% to 13%, respectively.

• Overall people living with schizophrenia, especially males and inpatients, commonly describe SI and SP.

• In this population, implementation of routine screening and effective interventions for SI and SP is recommended.