Facial emotion recognition deficits in suicide risk assessment of depression: mechanisms and clinical implications

doi:10.3877/cma.j.issn.1674-0785.2026.03.010

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Depression, as one of the mental disorders with the highest prevalence worldwide, has become a major risk factor for suicide. Therefore, effective suicide risk assessment in affected populations is crucial for ensuring patient safety. Substantial evidence indicates that individuals with depression commonly exhibit deficits in facial emotion recognition. This paper systematically reviews the value of facial emotion recognition deficits in suicide risk assessment for depression, aiming to provide theoretical support and a foundation for establishing a suicide risk evaluation system in depressed patients.

Key words: Facial emotion recognition deficits, Depression, Suicide risk, Mechanisms and clinical applications

Zhaotong Wang, Lei Chen, Yingying Wang, Guodong Wang, Xiaoli Yuan. Facial emotion recognition deficits in suicide risk assessment of depression: mechanisms and clinical implications[J]. Chinese Journal of Clinicians(Electronic Edition), 2026, 20(03): 234-238.

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