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Suicide attempts in patients with panic disorder
J P Lepine1, J M Chignon, M Teherani
1Psychiatry Department, Hôpital Bichat, Paris, France.
Archives of General Psychiatry
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Panic disorder patients have a high risk of suicide attempts, especially women and those without partners. Comorbidities like depression and substance abuse significantly increase this risk.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Panic disorder is a significant mental health condition.
- Suicide attempts are a serious concern within psychiatric populations.
- Understanding risk factors for suicide in panic disorder is crucial for prevention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of suicide attempts in outpatients with panic disorder.
- To identify demographic and clinical factors associated with suicide attempts in this population.
- To explore the role of comorbid conditions in suicide risk among panic disorder patients.
Main Methods:
- A clinical sample of 100 outpatients diagnosed with panic disorder was assessed.
- Data collected included history of suicide attempts, demographic information, and comorbid psychiatric diagnoses.
- Statistical analyses were performed to identify risk factors and associations.
Main Results:
- 42% of panic disorder outpatients reported a history of suicide attempt.
- Female sex and being single, divorced, or widowed were linked to higher suicide attempt risk.
- Comorbid major depressive episode (52%) and substance abuse (31%) were significantly more common in patients with a history of suicide attempts.
Conclusions:
- Panic disorder patients exhibit a high rate of suicide attempts.
- Demographic factors and comorbid conditions, particularly major depression and substance abuse, are critical risk factors.
- Early identification and management of these risk factors are essential for suicide prevention in panic disorder.