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Double suicides: four modal cases.

D Young, C L Rich, R C Fowler

    The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    |November 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Double suicides, or suicide pacts, are rare events typically involving older married couples. These couples share a higher likelihood of a family history of suicide compared to other suicide cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Psychology
    • Sociology

    Background:

    • Double suicides, also known as suicide pacts, are uncommon and predominantly observed in older married couples.
    • This study reviews case histories of four couples who engaged in double suicide.

    Observation:

    • Participants in suicide pacts showed similarities to individuals in non-pact suicides regarding recent physician visits, alcohol consumption, and expressed suicidal intent.
    • A key difference identified was a greater prevalence of a first-degree relative dying by suicide among participants in pacts.

    Findings:

    • Both members within each couple exhibited similar diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Third Edition (DSM-III).
    • A complementary pattern was noted in the personal and family histories of the individuals within each couple.

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    Implications:

    • Understanding shared risk factors, such as family history of suicide, is crucial for identifying couples at risk.
    • Further research into the psychological dynamics and shared histories in suicide pacts may inform prevention strategies.