Post-partum Suicide Attempt Risks Studied

Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 18:21 in Psychology & Sociology

Although maternal suicide after giving birth is a relatively rare occurrence, suicide attempts often have long-lasting effects on the family and the infant. Researchers compared two populations of mothers and found that a history of psychiatric disorders or substance abuse was a strong predictor of post-partum suicide attempts.

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