Association of comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder and major depression with greater risk for suicidal behavior.

Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) increases the risk of suicidal behavior; a major depressive episode also increases the risk for suicidal behavior. The authorsÕ goal was to examine the effect of comorbid PTSD and major depressive episode on suicidal behavior.

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