Anxiety symptoms and suicidal thoughts and behaviors among patients with mood disorders.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Though the association between anxiety disorders and suicidal behavior is well-described, the impact of anxiety symptoms on suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) across different mood disorders is still unclear.

Methods

We performed a registry-based retrospective study utilizing outcome measure data collected by the National Network of Depression Centers (NNDC), a nationwide nonprofit consortium of 26 leading clinical and academic member centers in the United States. The sample consisted of 2607 outpatients with mood disorders (major depressive disorder or bipolar disorders). Demographic and clinical variables were compared based on the presence or absence of STB and severity of anxiety symptoms (minimal, mild, moderate, and severe). Univariate and multivariable l

SUBMITTER: Sanches M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9321173 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature