Medical Conditions Associated with Suicide Risk: Suicide and Migraines and Chronic Headaches
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, Research, Psychology, Suicide
| Author: | Dr. Alan L. Berman | ISBN: | 9781301833641 |
| Publisher: | American Association of Suicidology | Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition | Language: | English |
| Author: | Dr. Alan L. Berman |
| ISBN: | 9781301833641 |
| Publisher: | American Association of Suicidology |
| Publication: | December 6, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Smashwords Edition |
| Language: | English |
This ebook discusses the presence of chronic headaches and migraines and their critical role in the emergence of suicidal ideation and behaviors. The literature reviewed here suggests that there are several risk factors which contribute to suicidal ideation and that clinicians should assess appropriate treatment options for patients with these conditions. Practical recommendations for caregivers are provided.
Written by:
Farnaz Amoozegar, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Department of Community Health Services, Canada
Christine St. Germaine, M.Sc., University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Canada
Werner J. Becker, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Canada
Nathalie Jetté, M.D., MSc., F.R.C.P.C., University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Department of Community Health Services, Canada
Edited by:
Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology, President, International Association for Suicide Prevention
Maurizio Pompili, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Sant’ Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA
This ebook discusses the presence of chronic headaches and migraines and their critical role in the emergence of suicidal ideation and behaviors. The literature reviewed here suggests that there are several risk factors which contribute to suicidal ideation and that clinicians should assess appropriate treatment options for patients with these conditions. Practical recommendations for caregivers are provided.
Written by:
Farnaz Amoozegar, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Department of Community Health Services, Canada
Christine St. Germaine, M.Sc., University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Canada
Werner J. Becker, M.D., F.R.C.P.C., University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Canada
Nathalie Jetté, M.D., MSc., F.R.C.P.C., University of Calgary, Department of Clinical Neurosciences and Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Department of Community Health Services, Canada
Edited by:
Alan L. Berman, Ph.D., Executive Director, American Association of Suicidology, President, International Association for Suicide Prevention
Maurizio Pompili, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Psychiatry, Sant’ Andrea Hospital, Sapienza University of Rome, Italy and McLean Hospital, Harvard Medical School, MA
