Suicide following acute admissions for physical illnesses across England and Wales.

CONCLUSIONS: There is little or no increased suicide mortality following acute admissions for most physical illnesses. Much of the increased suicide mortality relates to gastrointestinal disorders that are often alcohol related or specific chronic conditions, which may be linked to side effects from certain therapeutic medications. Acute hospital admissions for physical illnesses may therefore provide an opportunity for targeted suicide prevention among people with certain conditions, particularly alcohol related disorders.
PMID: 28714426 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Psychological Medicine - July 17, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Roberts SE, John A, Kandalama U, Williams JG, Lyons RA, Lloyd K Tags: Psychol Med Source Type: research