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Genetic influences on suicide and nonfatal suicidal behavior: Twin study findings

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: It has been well established that suicidal behavior is familial. Twin studies provide a unique opportunity to distinguish genetic effects from other familial influences. Consistent with findings from previous twin studies, including case series and selected samples, data from the population-based Swedish Twin Registry clearly demonstrate the importance of genetic influences on suicide. Twin studies of suicidal ideation and suicide attempts also implicate genetic influences, even when accounting for the effects of psychopathology. Future work is needed to evaluate the possibility of age and gender differences in heritability of suicide and nonfatal suicidal behavior.

Source: European Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1016/j.eurpsy.2009.12.008

Authors: N.L. Pedersen, A. Fiske

Institutions: Karolinska Institutet, West Virginia University

Language: English

Topic: Suicide and Self-Harm Studies

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: Vetenskapsrådet, National Institute of Mental Health