Alice Demesmaeker, MD, PhD

After controlling for comorbid psychiatric conditions and other variables, PTSD was associated with suicide reattempt at 6 months (OR= 2.33) and with rehospitalization in psychiatric settings (OR=2.24) and nonpsychiatric...

One in 100 people who attempted suicide died by suicide within 1 year; men aged 45 years or older were at greater risk than other demographic groups.

Understanding risk factors for suicidal behavior is crucial for the development of effective prevention plans. Do anxiety disorders or alcohol use disorder play a role? Learn more in this...