Investigating associations of childhood abuse and serum brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels with suicidal behaviours in patients with depressive disorders.

Jae-Min KimJu-Wan KimHee-Ju KangJu-Yeon LeeSung-Wan KimIl-Seon ShinByung-Jo ChunRobert Stewart

Published in: The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science (2022)

Synergistic interactive effects of child abuse and serum BDNF levels on suicidal behaviours were found before and after pharmacologic treatment in patients with depressive disorders. Information combining childhood abuse and serum BDNF levels could improve predictions of suicidal behaviour in patients with depressive disorders.

Keyphrases

stress induced
depressive symptoms
bipolar disorder
intimate partner violence
mental health
drug delivery
young adults
social media