Year: 2017 Source: Current Opinion in Psychology. (2018). 22: 54-58. doi.org/10.1016/j.copsyc.2017.08.010 SIEC No: 20170478

Highlights

Suicide and aggression are highly comorbid and destructive behaviors.

Rates of suicidal behavior are increased among those with aggression-related disorders.

Aggression may serve as a facilitative factor for suicidal behavior.

Future directions for research on the suicide–aggression relationship are discussed.