Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Suicide and Thyroid Disease

This ebook investigates the relationship between thyroid disease and suicide. Research studies have delineated the underlying mechanisms which are possibly linked to the development of mental health disorders and suicidal tendencies among patients. Clinicians are encouraged in this review to learn more about reducing the risk of suicide. Practical recommendations for caregivers are included.

Written by:
Fountoulakis N. Konstantinos, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Edited by:
Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology, President, International Association for Suicide Prevention

Maurizio Pompili, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Sant’ Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA