Year: 1985 Source: American Journal of Psychiatry, v.142, no.4, (April 1985), p.499-501 SIEC No: 19860090

The authors report two cases of impulsive suicide attempts associated with akathisia. In both cases, suicidal ideation appeared suddenly, concurrent with neuroleptic-induced akathisia, and disappeared when the akathisia was treated. 10 ref.