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Attempted suicide in manic-depressive disorder.

N Goldring, R R Fieve

    American Journal of Psychotherapy
    |July 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary

    Women with bipolar II disorder have the highest rates of suicide attempts. Early onset of affective disorders and younger age are associated with increased suicide risk.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Clinical Psychology
    • Epidemiology

    Background:

    • Affective disorders, including bipolar and unipolar depression, are associated with significant morbidity and mortality.
    • Suicide attempts represent a major public health concern, particularly within psychiatric populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the rates of past suicide attempts among outpatients with affective disorders.
    • To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with suicide attempts in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • Structured interviews were conducted with 123 outpatients diagnosed with major affective illness.
    • Subjects were categorized into bipolar and unipolar groups based on established criteria.
    • Specific subgroups, such as women with bipolar II disorder, were analyzed for suicide attempt rates.

    Main Results:

    • Women exhibited higher overall rates of suicide attempts (39%) compared to men (28%).
    • Individuals with a history of depression hospitalization and hypomania treatment (Bipolar II disorder) showed the highest attempt rate (66%).
    • Suicide attempters were significantly younger than non-attempters, suggesting a link between early illness onset and suicide risk.

    Conclusions:

    • Early onset of affective disorders may be a critical risk factor for suicide attempts.
    • Bipolar II disorder, particularly in women with a history of depression, warrants close monitoring for suicide risk.
    • Further research into early intervention strategies for affective disorders is crucial to mitigate suicide risk.

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