• The use of some psychotropic medications in those who are suicidal has been controversial.
• If there is a mental disorder for which there is evidence of effective pharmacological treatment, then that treatment should be offered.
• There are persuasive studies demonstrating the effectiveness of antidepressant, mood stabilizer and anti-psychotic medications in reducing suicidality, including suicide, in patients with mood and schizophrenic disorders.
Suicide is a major cause of death worldwide, and its impact has only been fully appreciated in the past few decades. This online reference provides a review of the diverse theories surrounding suicide prevention and looks at management strategies that reduce suicidal behaviours.
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