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Suicide in mood disorders.

L E Sanchez1, L T Le

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104, USA. sanchezl@mail.med.upenn.edu

Depression and Anxiety
|December 18, 2001
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Mood disorders are the most common psychiatric illnesses linked to suicide in youth. Early identification and treatment of these mood disorders can significantly reduce suicide risk in children and adolescents.

Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Research
  • Suicidology

Background:

  • Mood disorders are prevalent in youth who attempt or die by suicide.
  • Comorbidity with other psychiatric conditions exacerbates suicide risk.
  • Underdiagnosis and undertreatment of mood disorders in youth are significant concerns.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the literature linking mood disorders and suicide in children and adolescents.
  • To identify risk factors associated with suicide completion in this population.
  • To explore the impact of diagnosis and treatment on suicide risk.

Main Methods:

  • A selective literature review was performed.
  • Searches were conducted on Medline and PubMed.

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  • Articles published between 1978 and 2001 were analyzed.

    • Main Results:

    • Mood disorders are the most common psychiatric illness in suicidal youth.
    • Depression with co-occurring disorders increases suicide risk.
    • Underdiagnosis and undertreatment are common.

    Conclusions:

    • Early identification and aggressive, sustained treatment of mood disorders in youth are crucial.
    • Intervention may reduce the risk of suicide completion.
    • Addressing mood disorders is key to suicide prevention in adolescents.