Suicide and suicide attempts have become more prevalent in recent years, with notable
increases in the US in all age groups and geographic locations. Risk of suicide is …

Suicide accounts for 1±2% of deaths in developed countries. In England and Wales suicide
is one of the commonest causes of death in young people accounting for more lost life years …

Suicidal behavior is a leading cause of injury and death worldwide. Information about the
epidemiology of such behavior is important for policy-making and prevention. The authors …

The evidence for risk/protective factors for suicide continues to grow and, more importantly,
numerous prevention efforts continue to demonstrate positive outcomes. Public policy …

Background: Excessive mortality of suicide attempters has emerged from many follow-up
studies. Completed suicide is the main cause of excess deaths, but the increased risk of …

Background: An international symposium evaluated current knowledge of the epidemiology,
psychobiology, and effects of medical treatment on suicidal behavior. Method: Moderators …

Purpose The aims of this study were to:(1) examine the role of psychosocial factors, physical
and mental health in suicide;(2) to examine gender differences on those variables; and (3) …

Background: Understanding factors that contribute to high suicide risk holds important
implications for prevention. We aimed to examine the sociodemographic and medical …

An increased risk of suicide has been reported for psychiatric patients. In several world
regions, an underlying psychiatric disorder is reported in up to 90% of people who die from …

Although recent years have seen large decreases in the overall global rate of suicide
fatalities, this trend is not reflected everywhere. Suicide and suicidal behaviour continue to …