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Self-destructive processes and suicide.

Israel Orbach1

  • 1Department of Psychology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel. orbachi@mail.biu.ac.il

The Israel Journal of Psychiatry and Related Sciences
|February 6, 2008
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Self-destructive processes, including emotional distress and cognitive distortions, contribute significantly to suicidal behavior. These internal tendencies, not just external pressures, can lead to unbearable mental pain and suicide.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychiatry
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Self-destructive processes are examined in the general population, with a specific focus on suicidal individuals.
  • Theoretical frameworks view self-destruction as a motivated wish, outcome of emotional distress, distorted cognitions, or personality feature.
  • Destructive operations inherent in these theoretical propositions are delineated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore theoretical, empirical, and clinical perspectives on self-destructive processes.
  • To examine the role of various self-destructive mechanisms in suicidal behavior.
  • To understand the interplay of multiple self-destructive processes within individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Review of theoretical accounts of self-destruction.

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  • Analysis of empirical data on self-destructive processes and suicidal behavior.
  • Case study analysis to illustrate the manifestation of self-destructive processes.

    • Main Results:

    • Empirical data confirm the involvement of theoretical self-destructive processes in suicidal behavior.
    • Case studies demonstrate that multiple self-destructive processes often operate concurrently in individuals.
    • Self-destructive tendencies can generate significant mental pain, independent of external stressors.

    Conclusions:

    • Suicidal behavior arises from a complex interplay of internal self-destructive tendencies and external factors.
    • Internal psychological mechanisms, such as emotional distress and cognitive distortions, are critical in the pathway to suicide.
    • Understanding these multifaceted self-destructive processes is crucial for effective intervention and prevention strategies.