Journal article
Association between BDNF levels and suicidal behaviour: a systematic review protocol
Abstract
BackgroundSuicide is a worldwide public health concern that claims close to 1 million lives each year. Suicidal behaviour is a significant risk factor for completed suicide and is much more prevalent than completed suicide. Many internal and external factors contribute to the risk of suicidal behaviour. Recent research has focused on biological markers in suicide risk, including brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). BDNF is a protein …
Authors
Eisen R; Perera S; Bawor M; Banfield L; Anglin R; Minuzzi L; Samaan Z
Journal
Systematic Reviews, Vol. 4, No. 1,
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
December 2015
DOI
10.1186/s13643-015-0047-x
ISSN
2046-4053