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Suicide attempts by rock-climbing falls.

D W Krueger, R Hutcherson

    Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
    |January 1, 1978
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    Suicide can be disguised as accidents. This study examines two rock-climbing "falls" as disguised suicide attempts, highlighting impulsive, risk-taking behaviors in such cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Forensic Science
    • Behavioral Science

    Background:

    • Suicidal acts can be intentionally concealed to appear accidental.
    • The literature lacks recognition of specific methods used in disguised suicide attempts.

    Observation:

    • Presents two unique cases of apparent rock-climbing accidents that were, in fact, suicide attempts.
    • Examines the individuals who chose rock-climbing falls as their method of death.

    Findings:

    • Rock-climbing falls, though speculated about, are not recognized in literature as a method for disguised suicide.
    • The individuals involved exhibited impulsive, action-oriented, and risk-taking personality traits.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the need for forensic and psychiatric professionals to consider disguised suicide in accidental-looking fatalities.
    • Suggests that understanding personality traits may aid in identifying potential disguised suicidal behaviors.

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