| Autor: |
Lowe SM; Department of Psychiatry, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA; World Trade Center Health Program, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Clinical Center of Excellence, New York, NY, USA., Haugen PT; NYU Grossman School of Medicine World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence, New York, NY, USA; Department of Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA., Rosen R; NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA; World Trade Center Environmental Health Center, NYC Health + Hospitals, New York, NY, USA., Werth AS; NYU Grossman School of Medicine World Trade Center Health Program Clinical Center of Excellence, New York, NY, USA; Department of Psychiatry, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, New York, USA. |
| Abstrakt: |
A growing body of research supports the association between exposure to the World Trade Center attacks and increased risk of subsequent depression, particularly among individuals who directly witnessed the attacks or participated in the rescue and recovery efforts. Depressive disorders, often comorbid with PTSD and substance use disorders, present an ongoing and substantial health burden for 9/11 responders and survivors. These conditions are associated with an increased risk of suicide mortality, highlighting the importance of screening for depression and suicidal ideation in this population. This paper, part of a series for primary care and other clinicians, offers a brief overview of research on depression in WTC-exposed populations, summarizes critical elements for identifying and managing depression, and offers best practices for suicide prevention. |
