Suicidal ideation risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vindhya BellamKonda, M.B.B.S [2]

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Depression, other mental disorders, or substance abuse disorder Certain medical conditions Chronic pain A prior suicide attempt Family history of a mental disorder or substance abuse Family history of suicide Family violence, including physical or sexual abuse Having guns or other firearms in the home Having recently been released from prison or jail Being exposed to others' suicidal behavior, such as that of family members, peers, or celebrities

Risk factors

Common risk factors in the development of suicidal ideation are :

• Depression
• Personality disorder(e.g.,Borderline personality)
• Mood disorders
• Alcohol
• Substance abuse
• Family history
• Untreated mental disorders
• Prior history of suicide attempt
• Domestic violence
• Having guns at home
• Incarceration
• Male

Epidemiology and Demographics

Incidence

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Prevalence

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Case-fatality rate

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Age

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Race

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Gender

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Region

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