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The role of monoamines in suicidal behavior

1993; Wiley; Volume: 87; Issue: S371 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1600-0447.1993.tb05373.x

1600-0447

Lil Träskman‐Bendz, Christer Alling, Margot Alsén, Göran Regnéll, P. Simonsson, Rolf Öhman,

Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), urine, platelet and neuroendochrine 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.