Possible Causes for family history of suicide Depression A family history of depression or suicide. A personal history of mental problems, alcoholism, or drug abuse. Not having enough support from family or friends. [cancer.gov] The risk of suicide also goes up if there's a family history of depression. [babycenter.com] Diagnosis To diagnose a person with depression disorder, doctors may ask patients about their family health history, mood and behavior patterns (such as eating and sleeping [livescience.com] Substance Abuse Family history is another factor. [everydayhealth.com] There were no significant differences among groups in their family histories. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Eating disorders and substance abuse share a number of common risk factors, including brain chemistry, family history, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and social pressures [nationaleatingdisorders.org] Endogenous Depression Physical underpinnings Melancholia has a strong genetic contribution, with sufferers likely to report a family history of “depression”, bipolar disorder or suicide. [theconversation.com] Chronic Alcoholism The concept of "structural plasticity" has emerged as a potential mechanism in neurodegenerative and psychiatric diseases such as drug abuse, depression, and dementia. Chronic alcoholism is a progressive neurodegenerative disease while the person continues to abuse alcohol, though clinical and imaging studies show[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Suicidal Depression According to the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, those with a history of depression, bipolar disorder, family history of suicide, and substance dependence are at [onemedical.com] A higher incidence of suicidal thoughts has been found among people with a family history of suicide. But studies haven’t yet confirmed a genetic link. [healthline.com] A family history of suicide. Having weapons in your home. Having recently been released from a long stay in prison or jail. [familydoctor.org] Neurotic Disorder Dissociation, though understood as a response to trauma, lacks a proven etiology. The assumption of a dose-response relationship between trauma, dissociation and Schneiderian symptoms led to the proposal of a dissociative subtype of schizophrenia characterized by severe child maltreatment, dissociation and[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Anxiety Disorder Anxiety disorders are among the most prevalent, persistent, disabling, and costly psychiatric disorders, yet they are often underdiagnosed and undertreated. Fortunately, there have been major advances in understanding and treating these conditions in recent years; this is one of the most exciting areas in modern[…] [books.google.com] Overdose The risk factors for suicidal ideation can be divided into three categories: psychiatric disorders, life events, and family history. [en.wikipedia.org] […] related images or words[25] Family history[edit] Parents with a history of depression Valenstein et al. studied 340 adult offspring whose parents had depression in the past [en.wikipedia.org] […] ideation In general, the obese population has increased odds of suicidal ideation in relation to individuals that are of average-weight Exposure and attention to suicide [en.wikipedia.org] Bipolar Disorder The risk of suicide is even higher in people with bipolar disorder who have frequent depressive episodes, mixed episodes, a history of alcohol or drug abuse, a family history [helpguide.org] There was also a history of suicide in his family. [cbsnews.com] […] of suicide, or an early onset of the disease. [helpguide.org] Acne Vulgaris Acne occurs earlier and is more severe in those with a positive family history. Suicidal ideation is more common in those with severe compared with mild acne. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Dysthymic Disorder The purpose of the current study was to examine differences in suicidal ideation, clinician-rated suicide risk, suicide attempts, and family history of suicide in a sample [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Many of those affected have a family history of major depression, bipolar disorde r, suicide or alcohol/drug dependence. [psychnet-uk.com] Usual onset Normally early adulthood Causes Genetic, environmental, and psychological factors[2] Risk factors Family history, major life changes, certain medications, chronic [en.wikipedia.org] Late-onset Depression Family history of affective disorders or suicide was obtained using the Family History Research Diagnostic Criteria. Vascular risk factors were also recorded. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Moreover, there was no gender difference in family history of psychiatric illness or suicide. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] history of affective disorders or suicide. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Restless Legs Syndrome Prof Gao said: “Suicide is a global health concern and is associated with multiple risk factors, including male sex, family history of suicide, childhood adversity, alcohol [urdunewsnow.com] Hyponatremia The home, education, activities, drugs, sex, suicide, and safety assessment revealed several stressors, including a recent suicide in the family and a history of disordered [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Ileus Family history of psychiatric illness as a risk factor for schizoaffective disorder: a Danish register-based cohort study, Arch Gen Psychiatry, 2005, vol. 62 (pg. 841 - 848 [academic.oup.com] Suicide risk in relation to psychiatric hospitalization: evidence based on longitudinal registers, Arch Gen Psychiatry, 2005, vol. 62 (pg. 427 - 432 ) 49. [academic.oup.com] Severe Depressive Episode The risk of suicide is even higher in people with bipolar disorder who have frequent depressive episodes, mixed episodes, a history of alcohol or drug abuse, a family history [helpguide.org] […] is not worth living, have made a previous suicide attempt and if there is a family history of suicide. [www2.gov.bc.ca] Suicide risk is especially high for individuals with psychotic features, a history of previous suicide attempts, a family history of completed suicides, or concurrent substance [health.am] Social Phobia […] a family history of suicide, those who were Protestants and that used to go more frequently to church services. [doi.org] The SA and B-II patients have a similar number of previous depressive episodes, alcohol abuse, suicide attempts, and family history for mood disorder. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] patients (average scores: 404.5 and 382.4, respectively; p 0.04) and among the 93 (31%) who had a suicide family history (average scores: 401.5 e 380.3, respectively; p 0.08 [doi.org] Parasomnia Type Sleepwalking A formal review of his case requested by his family resulted in a recommendation by the medical examiner that the cause of death be changed from “suicide” to “accidental death [dana.org] Distinguishing between accidental death and suicide has profound religious, societal, and insurance implications, of course, and many of the families of these victims requested [dana.org] […] sleepwalking behavior and no history of depression. [dana.org] Mixed Anxiety and Depressive Disorder A positive family history of depression was linked to an earlier age at onset of major depression, a longer length of the illness, and more frequent comorbid generalized anxiety [dovepress.com] […] disorder and earlier suicide attempts. [dovepress.com] Endometriosis Her husband notes that she has been increasingly withdrawn from family and friends and that she has reported thoughts of suicide. [pejoweb.com] The patient has no history of serious illness or major depressive disorder. Her only medication is a multivitamin. She appears tired. [pejoweb.com] Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Having a family history of suicide. Owning guns. If you have thoughts about suicide, there are ways you can get help. [northshore.org] […] in Children and Adolescents Conditions Associated With Depression Prevalence Major Depression Dysthymic Disorder Suicide Course and Natural History Causes Family and Genetic [web.archive.org] PTSD symptoms, such as having stressful memories of your trauma, may put you at a higher risk. footnote 1 Other things that can increase your risk for suicide include: footnote [northshore.org] Postpartum Depression A preexisting vulnerability, such as a family history of suicide, impulsivity, and previous and/or current psychiatric diagnoses, may be precipitating risk factors for suicidal [doi.org] Women with a personal or family history of depression are at increased risk. [columbiadoctors.org] Risk factors for postpartum psychosis include: A personal or family history of bipolar disorder. Previous postpartum psychosis. [uwhealth.org] Agitated Depression Family history validation of a definition of mixed depression. Compr Psychiatry 2005; 46: 159-166. Benazzi F. [mediasphera.ru] Suicidal ideation and depressive mixed states. Psychother Psychosom 2005; 74: 61-62. Benazzi F. Unipolar depression with racing thoughts: a bipolar spectrum disorder? [mediasphera.ru] Klinefelter Syndrome […] of psychiatric conditions Alcohol abuse, conduct disorder, suicide attempts Alcohol abuse, conduct disorder MMSE (max. score 30) 28 29 FAB (max. score 18) 12 13 Intelligence [scielo.br] […] childless Unmarried, childless Professional situation Unemployed Unemployed Previous convictions for any offense Theft Theft Previous convictions for any violence No No History [scielo.br] Clinical and criminological characteristics of two homicide perpetrators with Klinefelter syndrome Perpetrator 1 Perpetrator 2 Clinical data Gender Male Male Age (years) 27 26 Family [scielo.br] Schizophrenia A family history of suicide, and comorbid substance misuse were also positively associated with later suicide. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Illness-related risk factors were important predictors, with number of prior suicide attempts, depressive symptoms, active hallucinations and delusions, and the presence of [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Paranoid Personality Disorder Ask if there’s a family history of suicide. [2] If someone is threatening his or her life, seek immediate care. [wikihow.com] Unlimited Books on bullying, PTSD and bullying-related suicide [bullyonline.org] If the individual has a personal history of suicidal thoughts or a past suicide attempt, the risk of suicide should be taken seriously. [wikihow.com] X-Linked Parkinsonism with Spasticity Important personal and social factors to consider are family history of suicide, depression, anxiety, disfigurement, sleep impairment, “catastrophizing” (thus impending severe [e-jmd.org] whether independent, or within families, has become a new challenge to treating physicians. [e-jmd.org] […] of 51 yrs) of XDP cases.2 Aerodigestive dysfunction leading to malnutrition and aspiration pneumonia are the usual causes of demise in XDP, however, the growing number of suicides [e-jmd.org] Borderline Personality Disorder Berlim and Gustavo Turecki, Personal and family history of suicidal behaviour is associated with lower peripheral cortisol in depressed outpatients, Journal of Affective Disorders [doi.org] Gabriel Diaconu and Gustavo Turecki, Family history of suicidal behavior predicts impulsive–aggressive behavior levels in psychiatric outpatients, Journal of Affective Disorders [doi.org] Family history, past history of major depression and postpartum depression are risk factors for the development of PMDD and affective disorders [ 13 – 15 ]. [doi.org] Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder He reported drinking 3 beers up to 4 times a week but he denied any other history of substance abuse or any family history of psychiatric problems. [hindawi.com] He did not have any prior history of suicide attempts or psychiatric diagnoses or hospitalizations. [hindawi.com] He had no significant past medical or psychiatric history except for a 6-month history of depressed mood and anxiety in the context of several stressors in his family and [hindawi.com] Mental Disorder Turner has a long family history of mental illness: his great-grandmother and grandmother were committed to state hospitals. [deathpenaltyinfo.org] Finally, the four problem-history variables were lifetime history of suicide attempt, arrest, assault, and substance use before study entry. Criterion variables. [doi.org] Turner’s mother attempted suicide twice, and his father was killed in an explosion that some believe was a suicide. [deathpenaltyinfo.org]
