MicroRNAs in Depression and Suicide: Recent Insights and Future Perspectives

Suicide is a major public health concern. Approximately one million people commit suicide worldwide each year and 40,000 people commit suicide in the United States alone (CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 2014; WHO (World Health Organization), 2012). The lifetime suicide attempt rate among adults is approximately 10%; among adolescents, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death after motor vehicle accidents and homicide (CDC  (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), 2013). Major depression is frequently associated with suicidal behavior and a large proportion of depressed individuals show suicidal ideation (Farmer et al., 2001; Gramaglia et al., 2016; Kessler et al., 2005).

Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - July 24, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Yogesh Dwivedi Source Type: research