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Suicide. A multidetermined act.

A Roy

    The Psychiatric Clinics of North America
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Suicide is complex, involving personal, social, and psychiatric elements. This study examines 13 cases of completed suicide in patients with manic-depressive illness.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Suicide is a significant public health issue.
    • Understanding the contributing factors to suicide is crucial for prevention.
    • Manic-depressive illness (bipolar disorder) is associated with an increased risk of suicide.

    Observation:

    • This article presents a series of 13 case reports.
    • The patients studied were diagnosed with manic-depressive illness.
    • All 13 patients in the series died by suicide.

    Findings:

    • Suicide in manic-depressive patients is often multidetermined.
    • Individual, social, and psychiatric factors contribute to suicide completion.
    • Case reports highlight the heterogeneity of contributing factors.

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    Implications:

    • These findings underscore the need for comprehensive suicide risk assessment in manic-depressive patients.
    • Interventions should address individual vulnerabilities, social contexts, and psychiatric symptoms.
    • Further research into the specific pathways to suicide in this population is warranted.