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Suicidal plans in patients with acute stroke.
- Source :
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The Journal of nervous and mental disease [J Nerv Ment Dis] 1996 May; Vol. 184 (5), pp. 274-80. - Publication Year :
- 1996
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Abstract
- The clinical correlates of suicidal thoughts were examined among a group of 301 patients with acute stroke. A total of 20 patients (6.6%) had suicidal thoughts. Previous history of stroke was associated with suicidal thoughts. Suicidal thoughts, however, were not related to severity of physical impairment. Most patients with suicidal thoughts met criteria for major depression. Other risk factors included younger age, poor social support, sensory deficit, and impaired cognitive function. Patients with suicidal plans had depression characterized by social withdrawal and brooding and self blame. Early identification of risk factors including the existence of depression may lead to effective therapeutic intervention.
- Subjects :
- Acute Disease
Adult
Cerebrovascular Disorders epidemiology
Cerebrovascular Disorders psychology
Cognition Disorders diagnosis
Cognition Disorders epidemiology
Cognition Disorders psychology
Comorbidity
Depressive Disorder diagnosis
Depressive Disorder epidemiology
Depressive Disorder psychology
Female
Hospitalization
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Neurologic Examination
Psychiatric Status Rating Scales
Recurrence
Risk Factors
Sensation Disorders diagnosis
Sensation Disorders epidemiology
Sensation Disorders psychology
Severity of Illness Index
Suicide statistics & numerical data
Cerebrovascular Disorders diagnosis
Suicide psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0022-3018
- Volume :
- 184
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- The Journal of nervous and mental disease
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 8627272
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1097/00005053-199605000-00002