Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Serious suicide attempts in the elderly.

E Nieto1, E Vieta, L Lázaro

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, Hospital Clinic i Provincial de Barcelona, School of Medicine, University of Barcelona, Spain.

Psychopathology
|January 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effects of Mediterranean diet and stress-reduction interventions during pregnancy on fetal brain development detected using magnetic resonance imaging.

Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology·2026
Same author

Family History and Solar Insolation in Bipolar I Disorder.

Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica·2026
Same author

Consensus on Subdomains and Measures of Relevance to Affective and Social Cognition Research on Bipolar Disorder (CAS-BD); Outcomes and Recommendations From an International Society for Bipolar Disorders Targeting Cognition Taskforce Study.

Bipolar disorders·2026
Same author

Psychosocial functional recovery in patients with bipolar disorder in remission: Which symptoms hold them back?

Journal of affective disorders·2026
Same author

Efficacy, safety, and tolerability of arbaclofen in Autistic children and adolescents, the AIMS-2-TRIALS-CT1: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II trial.

EClinicalMedicine·2026
Same author

Unravelling the Link Between Body Mass Index and Cognitive Performance in Individuals With Bipolar Disorder and Exploration of PRS Moderation Effect: Findings From the PsyCourse Study.

Acta psychiatrica Scandinavica·2025

Elderly patients attempting suicide often present with higher rates of affective disorders and physical illnesses compared to younger individuals. This study highlights unique needs in geriatric suicide prevention and care.

Area of Science:

  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Suicide remains a significant public health concern across all age groups.
  • Elderly populations may exhibit distinct risk factors and clinical presentations following suicide attempts.
  • Understanding these differences is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare clinical and demographic variables of elderly patients (over 65) admitted after attempted suicide with younger age groups.
  • To identify specific characteristics prevalent in older adults who attempt suicide.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective study design.
  • Inclusion of 257 patients admitted for attempted suicide over a 6-year period.
  • Comparison of three age groups: under 30, 30-64, and over 65 years.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Elderly patients (over 65) showed a significantly higher proportion of being widowed.
  • Elderly patients presented with a greater prevalence of affective disorders.
  • Concurrent physical illnesses were more common in the elderly group compared to younger patients.

Conclusions:

  • Older adults attempting suicide represent a distinct clinical subgroup.
  • Widowhood, affective disorders, and physical comorbidities are key factors in elderly suicide attempters.
  • Healthcare providers should consider these factors for specialized geriatric suicide prevention strategies.