Why the study?
Are physical disorders associated with an increased risk of suicide and suicide attempts?
Are physical disorders associated with an increased risk of suicide and suicide attempts?
A diagnosis of cancer is associated with a significantly increased risk of suicide, especially within the first 3 months, highlighting the need for early psychiatric support.
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May support early suicide risk monitoring after cancer diagnosis; leaves open whether screening or interventions reduce events.
Bolton et al. (2014) studied this question.
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