Year: 2015 Source: Archives of Suicide Research.(2015).19(1):48-59. DOI:10.1080/13811118.2014.915777 SIEC No: 20150167

Posttraumatic stress disorder and major depressive disorder are well-established risk factors for suicidal behavior. This study compared depressed suicide attempters with and without comorbid posttraumatic stress disorder with respect to additional diagnoses, global functioning, depressive symptoms, substance abuse, history of traumatic exposure, and suicidal behavior.