Suicidal behavior in old age: Special considerations

Abstract

IntroductionSuicide in the elderly is a growing problem in Western society, despite which there are no large studies examining this issue, nor specific protocols to address them.ObjectiveTo raise awareness of the importance of suicidal behavior in elderly both its prevalence and special features that presents need a different performance plan from other fractions old.MethodsComprehensive literature review of all published in the last two years, as well as the specific features.ConclusionSuicidal behavior in the elderly has very specific characteristics that we must know in order to develop therapeutic strategies adapted to the present conditions.Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.