Relationship Between Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder and Suicide in Patients with Bipolar Disorder

The present study aimed to investigate the comorbidity of Adult Separation Anxiety Disorder (ASAD) and relationship between this suicide in patients with bipolar disorder (BD). A total 138 outpatients BD at remission ages 18-65 years 63 healthy controls were included our study. All participants administered a sociodemographic data form, Hamilton Depression Scale (HMDS), Young Mania Rating (YMRS), Questionnaire, Structured Clinical Interview for Symptoms (ASAD-SCI). age gender did not differ significantly control group, BD+ASAD groups. mean was 42.3±11.9 years. When categorized according gender, 42.3% male 57.7% female. ASAD detected 46.3% participants. attempt rate higher groups than group. group We demonstrated that associated previous attempts BD. Recognizing treating may reduce these patients.