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[Severe depression : morbidity-mortality and suicide].

¹Univ Paris-Sud, U669, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, F-94276 ; AP-HP, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, F-94275. patrick.hardy@bct.aphp.fr

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Severe depression significantly increases suicide risk and mortality from natural causes, especially cardiovascular disease. Early prevention and screening for these conditions in depressed patients are crucial.

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Area of Science:

Psychiatry
Clinical Medicine
Epidemiology

Context:

Depression is a common psychiatric disorder with significant morbidity and mortality.
Severe depression is linked to a higher risk of suicide and premature death from natural causes.
Cardiovascular diseases, particularly coronary conditions, are a notable cause of increased mortality in severe depression.

Purpose:

To highlight the severe impact of depression on mortality, including suicide and natural causes.
To emphasize the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases in individuals with severe depression.
To advocate for the development of prevention and screening strategies for cardiovascular diseases in depressed populations.

Summary:

The severity of depression correlates with clinical features and impacts morbidity and mortality.
Severe depression elevates long-term suicide risk by 4-5 times compared to milder forms.
Increased mortality from natural causes, similar in absolute terms to suicide, is associated with severe depression, with cardiovascular diseases being prominent.

Impact:

Findings underscore the critical need for integrated care models addressing both mental and physical health in severe depression.
Establishes a strong rationale for proactive cardiovascular screening and intervention in patients with severe depression.
Highlights depression as a significant risk factor for premature mortality, necessitating public health attention and targeted interventions.