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Petrova N.N.

Saint-Petersburg State University

The problem of suicide in depression in the modern world

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Petrova N.N.

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Journal: S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2022;122(6‑2): 43‑48

DOI: 10.17116/jnevro202212206243

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THE PROBLEM OF SUICIDE IN DEPRESSION IN THE MODERN WORLD
THE PROBLEM OF SUICIDE IN DEPRESSION IN THE MODERN WORLD

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Petrova NN. The problem of suicide in depression in the modern world. S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry. 2022;122(6‑2):43‑48. (In Russ.)
https://doi.org/10.17116/jnevro202212206243

Подписка 2026 Журнал неврологии и психиатрии им. С.С. Корсакова. Спецвыпуски (S.S. Korsakov Journal of Neurology and Psychiatry (special issues))
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Abstract:

OBJECIVE

To analyze the literature data on the relationship between antidepressant therapy and suicide risk and the ways to prevent suicidal behavior in patients on antidepressant therapy.

MATERIAL AND METHODS

A non-systematic review of publications was conducted using keywords in the following databases: ELibrary.ru, PubMed, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. Inclusion criteria were meta-analyses, Cochrane reviews, epidemiological and original studies.

RESULTS

Data from original studies are inconsistent, but more evidence-based epidemiologic studies support the preventive role of antidepressant therapy with regard to suicide. An increased risk of suicide with antidepressant therapy is seen in younger patients, especially in the first 2 weeks of treatment, in the absence of a therapeutic response. The initial dosage of antidepressants, possibly the type of antidepressant, is of some importance. The group at risk of committing suicide is those who have received psychotropic therapy in the previous year.

CONCLUSION

There is no generally accepted model of prevention, but it is recommended that patients be observed during the first 4 weeks of treatment for depression, as well as during the period of antidepressant dose modification.

Keywords:

depression
antidepressants
suicide risk

Authors:

Petrova N.N.

Saint-Petersburg State University

Received:

05.04.2021

Accepted:

14.09.2021

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