Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of old ‐old suicide attempters compared with young‐old and middle‐aged attempters

ConclusionOld ‐old suicide attempters have different characteristics, compared with young‐old and middle‐aged counterparts. It is necessary to assess suicide risk and depression when examining patients with physical illness or when prescribing psychotropic drugs. High‐risk groups should be given immediate intervention including psychiatric treatment before they act on high suicide intent.
Source: International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry - Category: Geriatrics Authors: Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research