CellWell record HH-167932
Hair cortisol concentrations as a putative biomarker for suicidal behavior
Lindsay Taraban; Emily Hone; Meilin Jia-Richards; Mary Ann Kelly; Jenna M Lindsay; Sarah Riston; Zak Hutchinson; Thomas D Walko; Eli Goodfriend; Brian C Thoma; Dara Sakolsky; Kehui Chen; Antoine Douaihy; David A Brent; Anna L Marsland; David A Lewis; Nadine M Melhem
2026
In plain language
Hair cortisol concentrations were significantly lower in individuals who died by suicide compared to those with attempts or ideation.
- Evidence
- Emerging
- Design
- Primary research (design unspecified)
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