We have carried out a study to bring together findings from the worldwide literature on risk factors for suicide in schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. This will provide valuable information for clinicians undertaking risk assessment. The study was funded by South East Region NHSE Research and Development Committee.
Publications:
Hawton, K., Sutton, L., Haw, C., Sinclair, J., Deeks, J. J. (2005) Schizophrenia and suicide: a systematic review of risk factors. British Journal of Psychiatry, 187, 9-20.
Hawton, K., Sutton, L., Haw, C., Sinclair, J., Harriss, L. (2005) Suicide and attempted suicide in bipolar disorder: a systematic review of risk factors. Journal of Clinical Psychiatry, 66, 693-704.
Haw, C., Hawton, K., Sutton, L., Sinclair, J., Deeks, J. J. (2005) Schizophrenia and deliberate self-harm: a systematic review of risk factors. Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 35, 50-62.