M-A: Offspring’s risk for suicidal behavior in relation to parental death by suicide – “the experience of losing a parent to suicide is a strong and independent risk factor for suicidal behavior in offspring”.

Offspring’s risk for suicidal behaviour in relation to parental death by suicide: systematic review and meta-analysis and a model for familial transmission of suicide – The British Journal of Psychiatry

Commentary on Twitter

Crucial question to ask all patients:
"Has anyone in your family committed suicide?"

Review of studies shows why: https://t.co/QIysuw9DoX

— Allen Frances (@AllenFrancesMD) November 10, 2021