2.7 Deliberate self harm

Question 1

higher levels of this in hx of Deliberate self harm

Answer 1

lower levels of CSF 5-HIAA than psych controls

reduced binding to 5HT transporter in vental prefrontal cortex- PM

Question 2

increased levels of this in DSH

Answer 2

increased post-synaptic 5HT1a receptors

Question 3

cigarettes associated with increased risk of suicide

t or f ?

Answer 3

true
men -1.77
women- 2.17 rr

Question 4

single strongest risk factor for suicide

Answer 4

hx of deliberate self harm