Suicides

Studies suggest that more than half of people with bipolar disorder have attempted suicide. Gender appears to be a risk factor, since research has shown that men with bipolar make fewer suicide attempts than women. But researchers also report that men are more likely than women to die when they do attempt suicide. Bipolar patients who have high levels of anxiety are also more prone to suicidal behavior, scientists say. In this article, experts have compiled a list of risk factors for bipolar dis... Read more »