Suicidal Behavior in Patients With Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

This study evaluated 1-month & lifetime rates of suicidal behaviour among 1,048 consecutively admitted psychiatric inpatients (ages 18-55) with psychotic disorders. A high rate of suicidal behaviors was found in the group. The highest 1-month & lifetime rates were found in patients with schizoaffective disorder & major depression with psychotic features. Ratings of the medical dangerousness of the most recent suicide attempt were higher in patients with schizophrenia spectrum psychoses.