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Risks of suicidal behavior among individuals diagnosed with dementia

Commentary on “Determinants of suicidal behavior in dementia: A Swedish national register-based study” by Hedna et al.

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 January 2024

Annette Erlangsen Open the ORCID record for Annette Erlangsen [Opens in a new window]
Annette Erlangsen*
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Danish Research Institute for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health Centre Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA Centre for Mental Health Research, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health, The Australian National University, Canberra, Australia
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International Psychogeriatrics , Volume 36 , Special Issue 5: Issue Theme: Suicide in Older Adults , May 2024 , pp. 340 - 342
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