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Affiliation
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*Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention, National Centre of Excellence in Suicide Prevention, World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Suicide Prevention, Griffith University, QLD, Australia †Centre for Health Practice Innovation, Griffith University, QLD, Australia. |
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Abstract
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this systematic review was to provide a picture of suicidality (suicide ideation and behaviour, both fatal and non-fatal) among migraine sufferers.
BACKGROUND: Migraine is a leading cause of disability around the world. Migraine may manifest with a number of symptoms, ranging from severe headaches to neurological sensory disturbances. Co-morbid psychological conditions, such as depression, have also been linked to sufferers of chronic migraine. DATA SOURCES: Articles were retrieved from SCOPUS, Pubmed, Proquest and Web of Science. SEARCH TERMS: Suicid* AND migrain* in English-language peer-reviewed journals between 1 Jan 1966 and 31 Dec 2014. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: Original research papers providing empirical evidence about the potential link between migraine and suicidal behaviours.
RESULTS: Initial search identified 510 papers; the titles and abstracts of 360 unique results were examined for their relevance to the combination of migraine and suicidality. In total, 17 papers reporting original empirical analyses were included in this review.
CONCLUSIONS: Research has empirically documented a link between migraine and suicide ideation and behaviour, particularly concerning the subtype of migraine with aura. Overall, non-fatal suicidal behaviour among migraine sufferers has primarily been investigated, with only two studies analysing suicide mortality. In addition, majority of studies originated from the USA or Canada (n=10). Future research should thoroughly define migraine and investigate link between migraine and suicide mortality.
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