Suicide Rate in Males with Schizophrenia and Open Payment Database
Males with schizophrenia attempt suicide at a much higher rate than females; approximately 60% of them will make at least one attempt. The result of these attempts is that between 10% and 15% of people with schizophrenia have historically committed suicide. (NIMH) Psychiatrists should counsel parents with children with schizophrenia to be aware of this. […]