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Suicide and panic disorder: a review.

R Noyes1

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City 52242.

Journal of Affective Disorders
|May 11, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Individuals with panic disorder face a substantial risk of suicide, with suicide attempts and deaths comparable to those in major depressive disorder. This highlights the need for careful clinical attention and treatment approaches for panic disorder patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Panic disorder is a significant anxiety disorder associated with increased mortality.
  • Previous research indicated elevated suicide risk within the broader category of neuroses.
  • Recent studies highlight the substantial risk of suicide in patients diagnosed with panic disorder.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the available evidence on the risk of suicide in panic disorder.
  • To compare suicide risk in panic disorder with that of other psychiatric conditions, such as depressive disorders.
  • To identify factors that may increase suicide risk among individuals with panic disorder.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of early and recent follow-up studies on panic disorder and suicide.
  • Analysis of mortality data, including suicide rates, in patients with anxiety disorders.
  • Comparison of suicide attempt rates between panic disorder and major depression populations.

Main Results:

  • Approximately 20% of deaths in patients with anxiety disorders are attributed to suicide, similar to depressive disorders.
  • Suicide attempt rates in panic disorder are comparable to those in major depression.
  • Preliminary data suggest higher suicide risk in severely ill patients with co-occurring depression and substance abuse.

Conclusions:

  • The risk of suicide in panic disorder is substantial and warrants clinical attention.
  • Clinicians should be vigilant about preventable suicide outcomes in panic disorder patients.
  • Treatment for panic disorder should be approached with added caution due to the elevated suicide risk.

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