Open AccessA probe in the connection between inflammation, cognition and suicide
Author(s) -
Ricardo Cáceda,
W. Sue T. Griffin,
Pedro L. Delgado
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of psychopharmacology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.333
H-Index - 114
eISSN - 1461-7285
pISSN - 0269-8811
DOI - 10.1177/0269881118764022
Subject(s) - suicidal ideation , impulsivity , anxiety , suicide attempt , clinical psychology , inflammation , medicine , depression (economics) , poison control , psychiatry , psychology , comorbidity , c reactive protein , injury prevention , economics , macroeconomics , environmental health
Increased inflammation is linked to suicide risk. However, it is unclear whether increased inflammation drives suicidal crises or is a trait associated with lifetime suicidal behavior. Limited data exist on the sources of increased inflammation observed in suicidal patients and on its downstream effects.