Psychiatric News (12/14) reports, “Women who experience suicidal thoughts and behaviors may experience worsening symptoms in the days before and during menses, though the symptom changes vary significantly among individuals, according to a study.” The study found “suicidal planning was more likely to occur during the perimenstrual period compared with other phases of the menstrual cycle.” The findings were published in The American Journal of Psychiatry.
Related Links:
— “Suicidal Symptoms May Worsen for Some Women Before, During Menses,” APA Psychiatric News Alert, December 14, 2023