The risk of suicide in patients with mood disorders and ways of prevention : a systematic review

Background and Aim : Suicide and suicidal behaviors are increased in mood disorders .About one-half to two-third of all suicides are by people who suffer from mood disorders.Also suicide is a common endpoint for many patients with severe psychiatric illness. The aim of this paper is to identify the best ways of prevention such behaviors in these patients. And understanding factors underlying suicide risk is necessary for rational preventive decisions.Methods : We searched pubmed , Scopus, Cochrane library and other important databases up to December 2019. And we found 8 articles about our topic . The studies on prevention factors for completed and attempted suicide among subjects with mood disorders was reviewedResults : Consequently ,early recognition and successful acute and long-term treatment of mood disorders is essential for suicide prevention .understanding suicidal thinking and decision making is necessary for advancing treatment and prevention. Also studies show that appropriate pharmacotherapy markedly reduces suicide morbidity and mortality even in high risk population .other studies represent that the importance of the collaboration between primary care and mental health providers to better treatment.Conclusion : Adequate management of suicidal risks in mood disorder patients requires comprehensive ,clinically,skillful monitoring and timely intervention.

Keywords:

Suicide , mood disorders , suicide prevention , suicide attempt , suicidal behaviors