Causality Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Suicide Attempt: A Mendelian Randomization Study
Our MR analysis indicates a causal relationship between IBS and suicide risk. Early detection and intervention in suicidal ideation in IBS patients reduces their suicide risk. More study is needed to understand the mechanisms that link IBS and suicidal behavior, which may alter or broaden therapy for specific individuals.
Authors
- Tianshu Hou (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-6922-4594)
- Kai You Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6170-4744)
- Zhen Deng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-7644-3738)
Institutions
- Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Brain and Behavior
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/brb3.70513
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.81