Study On Brain Function of Suicidal People

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TLDR: There are areas of the brains of suicidal people which show increased energy production. These findings could lead to new and possibly more effective treatments for depression.

Does Increased Energy Production in the Brain Influence Suicidal Behavior?

Recent research sheds light on the role of brain metabolism in suicidal behavior, focusing on a region called parahippocampal cortex (PHC). The PHC plays a role in emotions, decision-making, and memory. People with depression or a history of suicide attempts often show abnormal activity in the PHC.

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[Alexei_Kirillov]

Interesting; since they studied the brains of already-dead suicidal people though, I wonder if the anomalies were due to changes that happen as a result of the act of suicide itself.