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Finished with Life Anyway and Then Stigmatized for Attempting Suicide-An Overview
Jill Julia Eilers1, Erich Kasten1
1Department of Psychology, Faculty of Human Sciences, Medical School Hamburg, 20457 Hamburg, Germany.
Abstract:
This article provides an overview of suicide and how society deals with it. Starting from early societal imprints through historical, religious and political influences, the origins of stigmatization are addressed. Even today, suicidal people experience stigmatization not only from society but also from the health system that treats suicidal people. This has far-reaching consequences for the people affected and runs counter to optimal treatment. Different approaches to a possibly improved handling of suicidality will be discussed.
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