Schizophrenia is associated with a high risk of suicide, especially early in the course of the illness. A study examined suicide rates among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia within the first year of symptoms. It found that suicide risk was highest in the first month after symptoms began and declined over the first year, but remained elevated compared to the general population. Early and comprehensive treatment is crucial to help manage symptoms and reduce suicide risk for patients in the early stages of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is associated with a high risk of suicide, especially early in the course of the illness. A study examined suicide rates among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia within the first year of symptoms. It found that suicide risk was highest in the first month after symptoms began and declined over the first year, but remained elevated compared to the general population. Early and comprehensive treatment is crucial to help manage symptoms and reduce suicide risk for patients in the early stages of schizophrenia.
Schizophrenia is associated with a high risk of suicide, especially early in the course of the illness. A study examined suicide rates among patients diagnosed with schizophrenia within the first year of symptoms. It found that suicide risk was highest in the first month after symptoms began and declined over the first year, but remained elevated compared to the general population. Early and comprehensive treatment is crucial to help manage symptoms and reduce suicide risk for patients in the early stages of schizophrenia.