Citation

Limandri BJ. J. Psychosoc. Nurs. Ment. Health Serv. 2019; 57(12): 9-14.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, Healio)

DOI

10.3928/02793695-20191112-02

PMID

31774128

Abstract

Despite the psychotherapeutic and pharmacotherapeutic advances in the treatment of depressive, anxiety, and psychotic disorders over the past several decades, the suicide rate in the United States has increased over the past 18 years. Medications are safer and more difficult to use in overdosing, but not necessarily more efficacious in bringing about complete remission of symptoms. The current article focuses on the theories and psychosocial and neurobiological correlates of suicide with the intent of formulating intervention strategies to prevent suicide. Particular attention is on medications that may contribute to suicidal ideation and behaviors and those that show evidence of reducing the risk of suicide. [Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 57(12), 9-14.].

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