TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1999//
TI  - On the role of neurobiological and genetic factors in the etiology and pathogenesis of suicidal behavior among immigrants
JO  - Medical hypotheses
A1  - Sher, Leo
SP  - 110
EP  - 111
VL  - 53
IS  - 2
N2  - Immigrants have higher rates of suicidal behavior than those in their countries of origin and their new countries. Immigration is a stressful life event which may lead to depression and suicidal behavior. Depressive disorders and suicidal behavior have a firm neurobiological and genetic basis. The author suggests that most immigrants who exhibit suicidal behavior in the new country had suicidal tendencies, and/or some degree of depression, and/or certain maladaptive personality traits in their countries of origin. The paper emphasizes the role of genetic and neurobiological factors in the human response to stressful events.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0306-9877
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -