Cure Research for Suicide

Cure Research discussion for Suicide:

In fact, recent research has shown that a combination of psychotherapy and antidepressant medication is extremely effective for reducing recurrence of depression among older adults. Those who received both interpersonal therapy and the antidepressant drug nortriptyline (a TCA) were much less likely to experience recurrence over a three-year period than those who received medication only or therapy only.¹²

Studies are in progress on the efficacy of SSRIs and short-term specific psychotherapies for depression in older persons. Findings from these studies will provide important data regarding the clinical course and treatment of late-life depression. Further research will be needed to determine the role of hormonal factors in the development of depression, and to find out whether hormone replacement therapy with estrogens or androgens is of benefit in the treatment of depression in the elderly. (Source: excerpt from Older Adults Depression and Suicide Facts: NIMH)

Medical research for Suicide: medical news summaries:

The following medical news items are relevant to medical research for Suicide:

• Depression linked to childhood bullying
• Life expectancy varies between men and women
• Omega-3 fatty acids may improve mental health as well as prevent heart disease
• Recently discovered gene defect may be the cause of some types of depression
• Study of acne treatment causing depression
• Suicide risk greater in men of less intelligence
• More news »

Clinical Trials for Suicide

Some of the clinical trials for Suicide include:

• Cognitive Aspects of Adolescent Suicide - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Youth-Nominated Support Team Intervention for Suicidal Adolescents - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Older Men in Primary Care Settings - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Attempters With Drug Dependence Disorder - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• Prevention of Suicide in Primary Care Elderly: Collaborative Trial (PROSPECT) - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006)
• more trials...»

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