Consumers Of Mental Health Services

Characteristics of Suicide from 1998–2001 in a Metropolitan Area

“…In the present study, over 45% of the suicides had mental illness and nearly 30% of the suicides had substance=alcohol abuse. Similar results were reported in 1997 and 2002 where the authors concluded that as many as 90% of the suicidal behaviors were linked to mental illness and=or substance abuse, and 45% of the suicides were linked to depression (Harris & Barraclough, 1997;MoScicki, 1997;Roy, 2001).…”

“…As noted in several studies, mental disorders and substance and alcohol abuse are closely linked to suicide (Harris & Barraclough, 1997;Roy, 2001;Snowdon & Baume, 2002). A meta-analysis showed that almost all mental disorders (with the exception of mental retardation, dementia, and agoraphobia) could increase the risk of suicide (Harris & Barraclough, 1997.).…”

“…However, it results from complex interactions between psychiatric disorders, social factors, stressful events, genetic factors, and physical disease (Roy, 2001;MoScicki, 1997). Statistics demonstrate some of the demographic characteristics related to suicides in the United States.…”

“…One study reported that women attempt suicide during their lifetime three times as often as men (Krug et al, 2004). Numerous studies have identified mental illness such as depression, substance=alcohol abuse, stressful life events such as interpersonal loss, and legal issues as significant risk factors (Gould & Kramer, 2001;MoScicki, 1997;Roy, 2001).…”

Pollen counts and suicide rates. Association not replicated

“…Suicide results from a complex interaction of many factors including biological predispositions, a psychiatric illness, stressful events, and socioeconomic factors (33,34). Gibbons et al (2005) previously reported higher suicide rates in association with less available mental health care, rural location, and lower per capita average income in the United States (35).…”