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The evolution of depression and suicidality in first episode psychosis

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Upthegrove, R., Birchwood, M. J., Ross, K., Brunett, K., McCollum, R. and Jones, L. (2010) The evolution of depression and suicidality in first episode psychosis. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 122 (3). pp. 211-218. doi:10.1111/j.1600-0447.2009.01506.x ISSN 0001-690X.

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Abstract

Objective:  To have a clearer understanding of the ebb and flow of depression and suicidal thinking in the early phase of psychosis, whether these events are predictable and how they relate to the early course of psychotic symptoms.

Method:  Ninety-two patients with first episode psychosis (FEP) completed measures of depression, including prodromal depression, self-harm and duration of untreated psychosis. Follow-up took place over 12 months.

Results:  Depression occurred in 80% of patients at one or more phases of FEP; a combination of depression and suicidal thinking was present in 63%. Depression in the prodromal phase was the most significant predictor of future depression and acts of self-harm.

Conclusion:  Depression early in the emergence of a psychosis is fundamental to the development of future depression and suicidal thinking. Efforts to predict and reduce depression and deliberate self-harm in psychosis may need to target this early phase to reduce later risk.

Item Type: Journal Article
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School > Health Sciences > Mental Health and Wellbeing
Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Medicine > Warwick Medical School
Journal or Publication Title: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing, Inc.
ISSN: 0001-690X
Official Date: 2010
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Volume: 122
Number: 3
Page Range: pp. 211-218
DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0447.2009.01506.x
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
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