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| • | There
is a trait deficiency of serotonin function |
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| proportional
to seriousness of suicidal acts that predicts |
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| future
suicide. |
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| • | Low
serotonin is proportional to seriousness of externally |
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| directed
aggression and can predict future aggression. |
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| • | Low
serotonin function modulates the intent and |
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| impulsive
aspects of the suicidal behavior predisposition. |
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