Monoamines and Suicidal Behavior (IN: Violence and Suicidality: Perspectives in Clinical and Psychobiological Research, edited by H M van Praag, R Plutchik & A Apter)

This chapter presents a comprehensive review of studies & indicates there is now a great deal of evidence suggesting that disturbance of monoamine regulation may play a role in suicidal behavior. Decreased serotonin turnover has been strongly implicated, particularly in relation to impulsive & violent behavior. The need for further studies & possible areas of research are discussed. Data from previous studies are presented in a comparative table format & with graphs. (104 Refs.)