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[Suicides with suicide pacts].

Diane Brulin-Solignac1, Patrick Le Bihan1, Jean-Pierre Bouchard1

  • 1Institut psycho-judiciaire et de psychopathologie (IPJP), centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 10, avenue Joseph-Caussil, 33410 Cadillac, France; Unité pour malades difficiles, pôle de psychiatrie médico-légale, centre hospitalier de Cadillac, 10, avenue Joseph-Caussil, 33410 Cadillac, France.

Revue De L'Infirmiere
|April 9, 2021
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Suicide pacts, where two or more people die by suicide together, are rare exceptions to typical solitary suicide cases. Understanding the diverse motivations and methods behind these unique events is crucial.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Criminology

Background:

  • Suicide is predominantly a solitary act.
  • Suicide pacts represent a rare but distinct phenomenon.
  • Understanding these pacts requires examining unique psychosocial factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and explore the characteristics of suicide pacts.
  • To investigate the diverse motivations behind joint suicides.
  • To analyze the methodologies employed in suicide pacts.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of documented suicide pact cases.
  • Analysis of case studies and forensic reports.
  • Qualitative exploration of contributing factors.
Keywords:
crise suicidairemode opératoireoperating modepacte suicidairepassage à l’actepreventionpréventionsuicidal actsuicidal crisissuicidesuicide pact

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Main Results:

  • Suicide pacts involve complex interpersonal dynamics.
  • Motivations range from shared despair to perceived mutual rescue.
  • Methods vary widely, often reflecting joint decision-making.

Conclusions:

  • Suicide pacts are exceptional events with multifaceted origins.
  • Further research is needed to fully comprehend the nuances of these rare occurrences.
  • Clinical and forensic awareness of suicide pacts is essential.