Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Prescription Medications and Increased Suicide Risk

By Dr. Alan L. Berman
Published by American Association of Suicidology
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Published: Dec. 06, 2012
Words: 8,706 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781301405565

Short description

A review of suicide risks associated with prescription medications as supported by research literature. Authored by Matthew P. Lahaie, J.D., M.D., Mayo Clinic Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN and Timothy W. Lineberry, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Rochester, MN.

Extended description

This ebook highlights the misuse of prescription medications and their relationship to an increased risk of suicide. Literature reviewed here look at several types of medications and how they contribute to suicidal behaviors. This review discusses the aims of clinicians for understanding which medications are more likely to lead to suicide. Practical recommendations for caregivers are included.

Written by:
Matthew P. Lahaie, J.D., M.D., Mayo Clinic Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN (Read more) This ebook highlights the misuse of prescription medications and their relationship to an increased risk of suicide. Literature reviewed here look at several types of medications and how they contribute to suicidal behaviors. This review discusses the aims of clinicians for understanding which medications are more likely to lead to suicide. Practical recommendations for caregivers are included.

Written by:
Matthew P. Lahaie, J.D., M.D., Mayo Clinic Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Timothy W. Lineberry, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Rochester, MN

Edited by:
Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology, President, International Association for Suicide Prevention

Maurizio Pompili, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Sant’ Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA
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depression, psychology, suicide, death, medical, medicine, healing, health, hospice, disease, medication, chronic, caregivers, illness, euthanasia, risk, psychiatry, prescription, thanatology, prescription medication

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