Psychiatric Disorders Associated With Suicide

September 12, 2012

Answer: D. Depression, bipolar disorder, and substance abuse are the 3 psychiatric disorders most often associated with suicide.* While suicide involves a constellation of factors, individuals facing personal, family, and socioeconomic crises are particularly susceptible to the overwhelming feelings of loss and shame that may lead to a suicide attempt.

*For further reading, see Psychopharmacological Treatment to Reduce Suicide Risk.

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