Risk factors associated with suicide in mental illness
| Risk factors | Odds ratio (95% CI)* |
|---|---|
| *Adjustment for history of self harm, suicidal thoughts during aftercare, index admission as first psychiatric admission, and depression in 3 months before suicide. †Additional adjustment for predictable risk of suicide. | |
| Index admission as first psychiatric admission | 2.00 (1.12 to 3.60) |
| History of self harm | 3.05 (1.65 to 5.65) |
| Suicidal thoughts during aftercare | 1.89 (1.02 to 3.51) |
| Decrease in care | 3.73 (1.82 to 7.65)† |
