297EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SUICIDAL IDEATION AND SYMPTOMS IN A PSYCHOSOMATIC CLINIC: A STUDY IN AN URBAN HOSPITALIn this study conducted at a psychosomatic clinic, researchers aimed to explore the relationship between suicidal ideation (SI) and various mental and physical symptoms reported by patients. A questionnaire was utilized to collect detailed information about these symptoms from patients attending the clinic. Through univariate logistic regression analyses and multiple regression analyses, researchers identified candidate symptoms associated with SI in a stepwise manner. Results revealed a significant correlation between symptoms of depression and SI across both sexes. Specifically, in women, controlling for the severity of depression led to a reduction in SI. These findings suggest that symptoms related to depression and suicide risk can be self-reported by outpatients within a clinical setting, particularly in an urban hospital. This study sheds light on the complex interplay between mental and physical symptoms and suicidal ideation, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive assessment and management strategies in clinical practiceBorphalkar @gmail.comResearch1122021 Suicidal ideation, Depression symptoms, Psychosomatic clinic, Urban hospital, Mental health assessmentDr Borphalkar Sandeep khanderaoAssociate Professor, Department of General Medicine, Gayatri Vidya Parishad Institute Of Health Care & Medical Technology Madhurawada, Visakhapatnam, India