Among psychiatric syndromes of older people, the syndrome with the greatest suicide risk is:

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While all the listed psychiatric syndromes have an increased risk of suicide in older people, a single episode of unipolar depression without psychotic features has the highest suicide risk. This is because depression, particularly in older adults, can be overlooked or underdiagnosed, and untreated depression is a significant risk factor for suicide. Additionally, older adults may be more likely to have physical health problems that can exacerbate the effects of depression, further increasing suicide risk.

Among Psychiatric Syndromes of Older People, the Syndrome with the Greatest