Risk factors for suicide in chronic fatigue syndrome

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) includes symptoms such as post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, and cognitive impairments. Several studies suggest these patients have an increased risk of suicidal ideation and early mortality, although few have published in this area. This study explores risk factors for suicide among 64 individuals with ME/CFS using archival data, 17 of which died from suicide. Results indicated an increased risk of suicide for those for those utilizing the label CFS, for those with limited overall functioning, and for those without comorbid illnesses. Findings suggest that stigma and functional impairments limit access to care and social supports.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:46

Enthalten in:

Death studies - 46(2022), 3 vom: 28., Seite 738-744

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Johnson, Madeline L [VerfasserIn]
Cotler, Joseph [VerfasserIn]
Terman, Julia M [VerfasserIn]
Jason, Leonard A [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Journal Article
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural

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Date Completed 18.04.2022

Date Revised 16.09.2023

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1080/07481187.2020.1776789

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM311064248