Suicide
Psychiatric illness with highest risk of suicide are
- Depressive disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Alcohol dependence
- Other Substance dependence
- Borderline personality Ds
Low CSF levels of 5HIAA [Hydroxy indole aceticacid ], a metabolite of serotonin associated with ↑ risk
Major Risk Factors Include
- Male Sex
- Age > 45 Yrs.
- Divorced / Widowed
- Unemployed
- Chronic Illness
- Family History
- Poor Social Support