Suicide and depression.
Suicide is considered to be a symptom or sequel of depression. Depressive patients (15-20%) die after committing suicide. Aetiology of suicide comprises social factors, psychological factors and biological factors. Suicide, ideational or operational must receive immediate therapeutic attention. Pharmacotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy constitute the management of suicide--Preventive strategies include primary, secondary or tertiary preventions.
Antidepressive Agents↗