Psychotic (delusional) depression and suicidal attempts: a systematic review and meta ‐analysis

ConclusionDespite data inconsistency and clinical heterogeneity, this systematic review and meta‐analysis showed that patients with PMD are at a two‐fold higher risk, both during lifetime and in acute phase, of committing a suicidal attempt than patients with non‐PMD.

Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - November 27, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: R. Gournellis, K. Tournikioti, G. Touloumi, C. Thomadakis, P. G. Michalopoulou, C. Christodoulou, A. Papadopoulou, A. Douzenis Tags: Meta ‐analysis Source Type: research