Abstract
Do Psychosocial and Pharmacological Interventions Reduce Suicide in Schizophrenia and Schizophrenia Spectrum Disorders?
De Leo D~~Spathonis K
This article reviews findings regarding the particular nature of suicidal behaivours among patients with comorbid conditions & across the diverse spectrum of disorders that categorize schizophrenia. The author provides a brief epidemiological consideration of suicide in schizophrenia & reviews risk factors for suicide among this sub-population. Shortcomings of previous research & possible avenues for future investigations relating to this matter are also discussed. (142 refs)