Suicide risk in schizophrenia: learning from the past to change the future

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Suicide is a major cause of death among patients with schizophrenia. Research indicates that at least 5–13% of schizophrenic patients die by suicide, and it is likely that the higher end of range is the most accurate estimate. There is almost total agreement that...

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Main Authors: Nielsen Jimmi, Munk-Jørgensen Povl, Bo Mortensen Preben, Montross Lori P, Modestin Jiri, Meltzer Herbert Y, Lester David, Krausz Michael, Kaplan Kalman, Harrow Martin, Harkavy-Friedman Jill, Girardi Paolo, Amador Xavier F, Pompili Maurizio, Nordentoft Merete, Saarinen Pirjo, Zisook Sidney, Wilson Scott T, Tatarelli Roberto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-03-01
Series:Annals of General Psychiatry
Online Access:http://www.annals-general-psychiatry.com/content/6/1/10