Factors associated with increased suicidality risk following referral for isotretinoin commencement.

Andreas S LappasLori Edwards SuarezVassiliki TzanetakouSally MortonChris SchofieldNikos G Christodoulou

Published in: Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2021)

Psychiatric assessment is helpful before commencing isotretinoin. Female gender, and absence of ongoing psychopharmacological and/or psychological intervention and/or regular psychiatric follow-up predict increased suicidality risk among patients assessed for prescription of isotretinoin.

Keyphrases

mental health
randomized controlled trial
primary care
depressive symptoms
sleep quality