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Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Prescription Medications and Increased Suicide Risk
Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Prescription Medications and Increased Suicide Risk
Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Prescription Medications and Increased Suicide Risk
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Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Prescription Medications and Increased Suicide Risk

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This ebook highlights the misuse of prescription medications and their relationship to an increased risk of suicide. Literature reviewed here look at several types of medications and how they contribute to suicidal behaviors. This review discusses the aims of clinicians for understanding which medications are more likely to lead to suicide. Practical recommendations for caregivers are included.

Written by:
Matthew P. Lahaie, J.D., M.D., Mayo Clinic Medical School, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN

Timothy W. Lineberry, M.D., Mayo Clinic, Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Rochester, MN

Edited by:
Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology, President, International Association for Suicide Prevention

Maurizio Pompili, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Sant’ Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA

LanguageEnglish
Release dateDec 6, 2012
ISBN9781301405565
Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Prescription Medications and Increased Suicide Risk
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Dr. Alan L. Berman

Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology, President, International Association for Suicide Prevention

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