Which of the following best describes paradoxical suicide?
Correct Answer: Suicide occurring at the time when the pt. stas to recover
Description: Paradoxical suicide Occurs after the patient's improvement from a depression episode. Despite having suicidal thoughts there is no action taken on those thoughts but after taking medication the patient acts on it. Also seen in patients with schizophrenia.
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