Understanding suicide risk in mild cognitive impairment: a systematic review of suicide epidemiology in older adults
Nicole Bungaro·Leonardo Carlucci·Claudio Imperatori·Michela Balsamo·Laura Dattilo·Rossella Mattea Quinto·Lorenzo Scoma·Federica Genova·Marco Innamorati
Late-life suicide represents a major public health issue, with older adults showing the highest lethality and completion rates. Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), a critical stage of increased psychological vulnerability, may represent an acute phase of suicide vulnerability. This systematic review aimed to synthesize existing evidence on suicide risk among older adults with MCI, examining the prevalence of suicide ideation and behaviors, as well as associated factors and therapeutic outcomes. Fol