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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)203-206
Number of pages4
JournalInternational Journal of Psychiatry in Clinical Practice
Volume5
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Affective disorder
  • Comorbidity
  • Suicidal attempts

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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