• Levels of IL-6 are Associated with Lifetime Attempted Suicide in Alcohol Use Disorder Patients 

      Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Pandey, Susmita; Moe, Jenny Skumsnes; Walby, Fredrik A; Myhre, Martin Øverlien; Bolstad, Ingeborg; Lien, Lars (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-12)
      Background: Patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) have an increased risk of suicide. Neuroimmunological measures, such as cytokines, are shown to deviate in people with attempted suicide. Few studies have investigated this among AUD patients.<p> <p>Patients and Methods: One-hundred and fourteen patients undergoing residential treatment for AUD were interviewed on lifetime suicide attempts (SA) ...
    • Mental health disorders, functioning and health-related quality of life among extensively hospitalized patients due to severe self-harm – results from the Extreme Challenges project 

      Langjord, Tuva; Pedersen, Geir Arild Feigum; Bovim, Tone; Christensen, Tore Buer; Eikenæs, Ingeborg Helene Ulltveit-Moe; Hove, Oddbjørn; Kildahl, Arvid Nikolai; Mork, Erlend; Norheim, Astrid Berge; Ramleth, Ruth-Kari; Ringen, Petter Andreas; Romm, Kristin Lie; Siqveland, Johan; Schønning, Thea; Stänicke, Line Indrevoll; Torgersen, Terje; Pettersen, Mona; Tveit, Tone; Urnes, Øyvind; Walby, Fredrik A; Kvarstein, Elfrida Hartveit (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-18)
      Background: Severe self-harm leading to extensive hospitalization generates extreme challenges for patients, families, and health services. Controversies regarding diagnoses and health care often follow. Most evidence-based treatments targeting self-harm are designed for borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, current knowledge about mental health status among individuals with severe self-harm ...
    • Sex-specific factors associated with lifetime suicide attempt among patients with alcohol use disorders 

      Pandey, Susmita; Bolstad, Ingeborg; Lien, Lars; Walby, Fredrik A; Myhre, Martin Øverlien; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-07-18)
      Background<p> <p>Patients with alcohol use disorder (AUD) are at high risk for suicide attempts. Mental health problems along with AUD-related factors may contribute to this increased risk. Studies have shown sex differences in rates and correlates of suicide attempts. <p>Aims <p>The purpose of the study was to examine mental-health-related and AUD-related factors associated with suicide ...
    • The temporal association between suicide and comorbid mental disorders in people treated for substance use disorders: a National registry study 

      Myhre, Martin Øverlien; Walby, Fredrik A; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Mehlum, Lars (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-10-11)
      Background The time after contact with specialized health services for mental health and substance use is associated with an increased risk of suicide, where temporal aspects of suicide and comorbid mental disorders in patients with substance use disorders could be associated. This study aimed to examine the temporal association between time from last treatment contact to suicide and comorbid ...