RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 Suicide Risk Factors and Prevention
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2009
FD SAGE Publications
VO 9
IS 3
SP 31
OP 31
DO 10.1177/155989770903013
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/3/31.abstract
AB Mental disorders, past suicide attempts, symptomatic precursors, genetic factors, sociodemographics, and environmental factors have been shown to play a role in suicide. Mental illness is the number 1 risk factor for suicide, and psychological autopsies and interviews with family members and caregivers after a suicide have shown that 90% of victims of suicide have 1 or more mental disorders at the time of death [Harris & Barraclough. Br J Psychiatry 1997]. This article discusses possible risk factors and suicide prevention strategies.