APS
31st APS Annual Convention · 2019
Cognitive Factors May Undermine the Protective Benefits of Religious Belief on Suicidal Behavior in Depression
- Sofia Magee
Columbia University department of Psychiatry - Ainsley K Burke
Columbia University department of Psychiatry - Sean P Madden
Columbia University department of Psychiatry - Maria A Oquendo
University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine - J John Mann
Columbia University department of Psychiatry - John J Keilp
Columbia University department of Psychiatry
Abstract
Religious belief and practice typically confers protection against suicidal behavior in depression, but not always. In a reanalysis of published data, we found poorer neurocognitive performance by religious individuals that may have negated the benefits of religious belief. Research is needed on the interaction of these risk and protective factors.
Depression
