Suicide is a dangerous issue in people mainly with the depression and mood disorder. They may commit suicide during the depression or in treatment phase for depression. There is a one percent chance of suicide in a year during the depression and 15% of chance if there is a recurrence of depression.
Suicide is very difficult to prevent as they are in a very severe mood disorder but can be prevented by
• Antidepressants like lithium that is evident as an effective and powerful treatment for mental disorders.
• Benzodiazepines is also used to treat anxiety and panic
• Cognitive behavior therapy that helps in reducing further attempts of suicide