Mood+Disorders+and+Suicide

Everyone has moods and can change rather rapidly. Moods are a normal part of everyday life that can be caused by: daily life events, sleep, weather, physiological cycles, etc. Individuals with mood disorders experience mood with a much greater intensity for a longer period of time, that may interfer with one's ability to function properly on a daily basis, and is affected by 10% of the population.

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Suicide Suicide is often associated with mood disorders, but can occur in their absence. In any case, the incidence of suicide has been increasing in recent years, particularly among adolescent age group, for whom it is the third leading cause of death. In understanding suicidal behavior, two indices are important: suicidal attempts (that are not successful) and suicidal ideation (serious thoughts about committing suicide). It is important to learn about the risk factors for suicide within the psychological autopsy, in which the psychological profile of an individual who has committed suicide is reconstructed and examined for clues.