Natural history of affective disorders: Comorbidity as a predictor of suicide attempts

H. F. Moselhy; W. Conlon

doi:10.1080/136515001317021671

Natural history of affective disorders: Comorbidity as a predictor of suicide attempts

H. F. Moselhy, W. Conlon

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Abstract

OBJECT: Comorbidity of psychiatric illnesses and substance misuse can lead to an increase in suicide attempts. METHOD: Retrospective data collection from case notes of 81 consecutive admissions to an acute psychiatric ward. Previous diagnoses, substance misuse and suicidal attempts were all examined. RESULTS: The rate of suicide attempts among all groups was 40.7%. Alcohol abuse or use of illegal drugs was reported in 69.7% of suicide attempters. More than half of the patients (66.7%) overconsumed alcohol. CONCLUSION: Clinical implication of the effect of comorbidity on suicidal behaviour and length of stay are discussed.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	203-206
Number of pages	4
Journal	International Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
Volume	5
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/136515001317021671
Publication status	Published - 2001

Keywords

Affective disorder
Comorbidity
Suicidal attempts

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Psychiatry and Mental health

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