Addressing Depression and Suicide Risk in Patients with Diabetes
The daily burdens that people with diabetes deal with may increase their risk for depression and suicide. Learn how to speak to your patients with diabetes about depression, suicide, and self injury, and develop a plan to help patients who screen positive.
About the Expert
Shideh Majidi
MD, MSCS
Dr. Majidi is associate director of the Childhood and Adolescent Diabetes Program at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, DC. Her primary clinical and research interests are in behavioral and psychosocial aspects of care in youth with type 1 diabetes. She has conducted NIDDK-funded research on screening of depression and suicidal ideation. She is co-chair of the RESCUE (Reducing Suicide Rates Amongst Individuals with Diabetes) Collaborative Community’s governing committee.
