Objectives To investigate the role of risk assessment in predicting suicide in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSDs) receiving secondary mental healthcare. We postulated that risk assessment plays a limited role in predicting suicide in these patients. Open Access Article
We're expanding our Be Aware updates and want to know what physical health topics you'd like to keep updated on. Let us know your ideas by replying to this email with 'physical health topics' followed by your suggestions
How do you use information for your work and CPD? What do you think of MPFT library services? Tell us here and you could win £25 vouchers: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/B2JVNPR
Associations between suicidality and lipid dysregulation are documented in mental illness, but the potential role of leptin remains unclear. We examined the association between leptin and suicidal behaviour in schizophrenia, together with the influence of other clinical and biological indices.. To read the full article, log in using your NHS Athens details. To access full-text: click “Log in/Register” (top right hand side). Click ‘Institutional Login’ then select 'OpenAthens Federation', then ‘NHS England’. Enter your Athens details to view the article.