Suicide among young people in Ukraine and Estonia: Interdisciplinary study of the problem in the system of legal relations “doctor-patient-pharmacist-lawyer”

The study presents an interdisciplinary study focusing on the critical issue of suicide among young people in two European countries, Ukraine, and Estonia. The research aims to shed light on the multifaceted nature of the problem by exploring the complex interactions within the system of legal relations involving the key stakeholders: doctors, patients, pharmacists, and […]

Comparative effectiveness of pharmacotherapies for the risk of attempted or completed suicide among persons with borderline personality disorder

Importance: Suicidal behavior is a significant clinical concern in individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), but the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy on reducing suicide risk has remained unknown. Objective: To study the comparative effectiveness of different pharmacotherapies in preventing attempted or completed suicides in patients with BPD in Sweden. Design, Setting and Participants: In this comparative […]

Comparative effectiveness of pharmacotherapies for the risk of attempted or completed suicide among persons with borderline personality disorder

Importance  Suicidal behavior is a significant clinical concern in individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), but the effectiveness of pharmacotherapy on reducing suicide risk has remained unknown. Objective  To study the comparative effectiveness of different pharmacotherapies in preventing attempted or completed suicides in patients with BPD in Sweden. Design, Setting and Participants  In this comparative effectiveness research study, […]

Designing clinical trials to assess the impact of pharmacological treatment for suicidal ideation/behavior: Issues and potential solutions

Suicide is a serious and growing public health concern yet randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that inform pharmacologic treatment remain limited. We emphasize the overall need for such trials and review the literature to highlight examples of trials that have aimed to study patients at elevated risk of suicide. We discuss key examples of existing psychotropic […]