Disentangling the relationship between cholesterol, aggression, and impulsivity in severe mental disorders.

Gabriela HjellLynn Mørch-JohnsenRené HolstNatalia TesliChristina BellSynve Hoffart LundingLinn RødevandMaren Caroline Frogner WernerIngrid MelleOle Andreas AndreassenTrine Vik LagerbergNils Eiel SteenUnn Kristin Haukvik

Published in: Brain and behavior (2020)

In this large sample of patients with schizophrenia- and bipolar spectrum disorders, we found no associations between cholesterol levels and aggression or impulsivity. This has clinical implications as patients with SMD are at increased CVD risk and currently undertreated with statins.

Keyphrases

low density lipoprotein
obsessive compulsive disorder
borderline personality disorder
cardiovascular disease
bipolar disorder
early onset
type diabetes