Can headache disorders trigger suicide attempts? According to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Aerhas in Denmark, people with headache disorders are more prone to attempting suicide. The 25 -year -old study, titled ‘Risk of Efforts and full suicide, was published in JAMA Neurology among individuals diagnosed with headache.
The study showed how people were diagnosed with migraine, stress-type headache, posttrumatic headache and trizemine autonomic Sephelia, the risk of suicide is high. About 66.6% of the world’s population is affected by headache, which can also trigger psychiatric comorbidity. Previous studies have linked migraine to the increased rate of suicide, but other headache disorders are limited to suicide. Also read Extreme stress can give you ‘stress headache’: causes, symptoms, treatment and self-care treatment
Studies Conclusions:
The study was diagnosed with headache on 1,19,486 individuals, and 5,97,430 participants diagnosed with headache disorders. This included migraine, stress-type headache, posttrumatic headache and trigeminal autonomic sephalgias.
The study attempted 0.78% suicide in people with headaches diagnosed with headache disorders compared to 0.33%. In the 15 -year time limit, 0.21% complete suicides were observed when the diagnosis of headache disorders compared 0.15%. People with migraine demonstrated a ratio of 1.71 for suicide attempt to 1.09 for full suicide. Also read Thunderclap headache: What are they? Causes and prevention tips know the tips
People diagnosed with headaches also showed a greater risk of therapy and psychiatric conditions such as cancer, heart disease, chronic resistant pulmonary disease, stroke, head injury, mood disorder, substance use disorders and others. Increased risk of suicide and headache was continuously despite sex, age, income or educational background. However, the association was smaller but currently seen in mood or substance disorder patients.
Researchers said in paper, “Strong and persistent involvement with suicide attempt in headache disorders suggests that patients diagnosed with headaches may benefit from concurrent behavior health evaluation and treatment.”
Disclaimer: This article is only for informative purposes and is not an option for professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor with any question about a medical condition.
