Healio (5/21, Adams) reports, “Data from three studies presented” at the American Psychiatric Association’s annual meeting indicated that “among patients with major depressive disorder [MDD] and suicidal ideation or suicide attempt who were diagnosed during hospitalization or visit to the” emergency department (ED), “8.4% experienced readmission or a future ED visit within six months after discharge.” In addition, “researchers reported that treatment within the year prior to suicidal ideation was distinctly low among these patients.”
Related Links:
— “Studies highlight unmet needs in patients with MDD, suicide attempt/ideation, “Ella Daly, MD, Healio, May 21, 2019