BIOCHEMICAL ASPECTS OF SUICIDAL BEHAVIOR

  • Stanley, Michael (PI)
  • Stanley, Barbara (PI)

Project: Research project

Project Details

Description

This study will assess the hypothesis that persons in suicidal crisis possess altered serotonin metabolism as indicated by reduced CSF 5-HIAA. A parallel groups design will measure CSF 5-HIAA levels in subjects with recent suicide attempts and after amelioration of the suicidal crisis. CSF 5-HIAA levels will be compared to normal controls, self-mutilators, and trichotillomaniacs. Correlation with other biochemical indices and genetic components will be explored.
StatusFinished
Effective start/end date10/1/959/30/99

Funding

  • National Center for Research Resources

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Psychiatry and Mental health
  • Social Sciences(all)

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