Suicide risk factors in cancer patients with pain

Psychiatric Problems Associated with Pain

Table 24. Suicide risk factors in cancer patients with pain

Depression.

Poorly controlled pain.

Previous suicide attempt(s).

Family history of suicide.

Delirium.

Substance abuse.

Prior psychiatric diagnosis (depression).

Advanced disease.

Increasing age.

Disfiguring disease or surgery.

Poor social support.

Source: Depression Guideline Panel, 1993a.