Summarize this article with relevant information. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2020.113088 Impact of comorbid obsessive-compulsive disorder on suicidality in patients with bipolar disorde Impact of comorbid OCD on suicidality in bipolar disorder

Impact of comorbid OCD on suicidality in bipolar disorder

A study in the journal Psychiatry research in 2020 found that patients suffering from bipolar disorder may be more likely to commit suicide if they have a comorbid OCD. Study included 136 bipolar disorder patients, 44 of whom had comorbid OCD. The results showed that people with OCD had higher suicidal rates as assessed by the Suicidal Idea Questionnaire Junior (SIQJR). Researchers suggest that comorbid OCD can worsen bipolar disorder, and may increase suicidal behaviour in these patients. These findings are consistent with prior research that has shown a connection between OCD, suicidality. These authors recommend that more research be done to understand how OCD can lead to suicidal behavior and develop tailored interventions to help patients suffering from comorbid OCD or bipolar disorder. This study confirms the need to consider the possibility of bipolar disorder comorbidity in treating and managing patients. It may also have serious implications on their chances of suicide. (Al-Ameri et al., 2020)