Citation

Träskman-Bendz L, Alling C, Alsen M, Regnell G, Simonsson P, Ohman R. Acta Psychiatr. Scand. Suppl. 1993; 371: 45-47.

Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry, Lund University, Sweden.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1993, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8517183

Abstract

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, platelet and neuroendocrine challenge tests of monoaminergic function give evidence of monoamines, especially serotonin, playing an important role in suicidal behavior. However, additional clinical, social and biochemical factors are necessary to better define suicide-prone psychiatric patients.

Language: en