Suicidal behaviors in the elderly. About a case

Introduction Suicide is a global health problem. The elderly is the range with the highest suicide rate and suicidal behaviors are more lethal, with greater planning and less possibility of rescue. In the elderly, Major Depressive Disorder is the diagnosis most frequently associated with suicidal...

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Published in:	European Psychiatry
Main Authors:	M. ValverDe Barea, M.O. Solis, C. Mata Castro, F. Cartas Moreno
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cambridge University Press 2021-04-01
Subjects:	Suicidal Behaviors major depressive disorder the elderly Suicide
Online Access:	https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S0924933821015571/type/journal_article

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