HCPlive (7/7, Walter) reports research “indicates that a diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) does lead to a heightened risk of suicide ideation, suicide attempts, and suicide deaths.” Investigators arrived at that conclusion after conducting a 28-study systematic review and meta-analysis encompassing some “1.05 million individuals with IBD.” The findings were published online in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research.
Related Links:
— “IBD Linked to Higher Risk of Suicide Ideation, Attempts, and Death “Kenny Walter, HCPlive, July 7, 2022