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Publication Date: 1986
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Endocrinology and Suicide.
Rich, Charles L
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, v16 n2 p301-11 Sum 1986
Concludes that thyroid and adrenal gland disease unquestionably can produce severe mental disturbances. Most of these are "organic" in nature, but depressive symptoms are common as well. Cautions that a connection between these diseases and suicide has not been established. Advises treating all depressed, suicidal persons with the same caution. (Author/ABB)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biological Influences, Clinical Diagnosis, High Risk Persons, Identification, Psychiatry, Suicide
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Language: English
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