Search for dissertations about: "Suicidal Intent"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the words Suicidal Intent.

2. 1. Neuroinflammatory biomarkers in suicidal behavior

   Author : Josef Isung; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Immune dysregulation is of importance in the pathophysiology underlying psychiatric disorders including major depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Neurobiological alterations such as a dysregulated stress-hormonal axis and serotonergic alterations have been reported in suicide attempters at risk for subsequent suicide. READ MORE

4. 2. Redefining suicidal behaviour – Rating scales and biomarkers

   Author : Daniel Lindqvist; Lund Psykiatri; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neurobiology; Suicide; attempted; Principal component analysis; Chemokines; Cytokines; Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal-Axis; Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid;

   Abstract : Risk assessment of suicidal behaviour is one of the most important tasks in clinical psychiatry and a major determinant of subsequent care and treatment selections. To date, suicide risk assessment is based solely on clinical evaluations, which inevitably leads to subjective interpretations and decisions by the psychiatrist. READ MORE

5. 3. Cholesterol and apolipoprotein E in suicidal behavior

   Author : Peter Asellus; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Introduction: Low cholesterol has repeatedly been associated with an increased risk of suicidal and violent behavior. The increase in risk is believed to be associated with alterations in serotonergic signaling, which is associated with low cholesterol. READ MORE

6. 4. Mental health in Nicaragua : with special reference to psychological trauma and suicidal behaviour

   Author : José Trinidad Caldera Aburto; Itzhak Levav; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; mental disorder; prevalence; post-traumatic stress; parasuicide; psykiatri; Psychiatry;

   Abstract : This thesis explores mental health problems relating to war and natural disaster and suicidal behaviour in the Nicaraguan population. The more specific aims of the study were to assess the prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of mental disorder in a community-based study during time of war (Paper I), to assess the mental health impact of Hurricane Mitch in 1998 (Paper II), to assess the incidence of hospitalized parasuicide cases and groups at risk (Paper III), and to examine suicide intent among attempters relating to gender, suicide method and sociodemographic factors and identify predictors for repetition of an attempt (Paper IV). READ MORE

7. 5. Young people's contact with healthcare before and after suicidal behaviour

   Author : Hans Idenfors; Ellinor Salander Renberg; Gunnar Kullgren; Lotta Strömsten; Øivind Ekeberg; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Young people; Self-harm; Interview study; Help-seeking; Treatment experiences; Case-control; Register study; Somatic disorders; Suicide risk; psykiatri; Psychiatry;

   Abstract : BackgroundSelf-harm is a major and growing public health issue among young people worldwide. Self-harm is an important risk factor for suicide, which is one of the leading causes of death for young people. Although suicide rates are declining overall, this trend is not seen in young people. READ MORE