Current progress in researches on depression with suicidal behavior in neurobiology.
- Author:
Zhongjiao LU
1
;
Zhiyun JIA
;
Xiaoqi HUANG
;
Qiyong GONG
Author Information
1. Huaxi Magnetic Resonance Research Center (HMRRC), Department of Radiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Brain;
physiopathology;
Depression;
physiopathology;
psychology;
Humans;
Neurobiology;
Risk Factors;
Suicide;
prevention & control;
psychology;
Suicide, Attempted;
prevention & control;
psychology
- From:
Journal of Biomedical Engineering
2011;28(4):834-838
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Suicide rate in depression is higher than that in general population, therefore, it is a major topic how to prevent the suicide in depression in clinic. In this paper, we review the risk factors in depression with suicidal behaviors and also the latest progress in neuroimaging, neuroendocrinology and molecular genetics, which may reveal the potential neurobiological mechanism of suicide in depression, and thus help the prevention of suicidality and further research.
