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Clues to suicide, reconsidered

E S Shneidman1

  • 1University of California, Los Angeles, USA.

Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary
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Most suicides show warning signs, but 10% involve deception. Even hidden suicidal intentions may be detected by skilled professionals or observant individuals.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Psychology
  • Forensic Science

Background:

  • Suicidal behavior often presents with prodromal indications.
  • These warning signs are identified in approximately 90% of psychological autopsies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the phenomenon of dissembling in suicidal individuals.
  • To highlight the challenges and possibilities in detecting hidden suicidal intent.

Main Methods:

  • Review of literature and case studies on suicidal deception.
  • Analysis of psychological autopsy data focusing on masked suicidal behavior.

Main Results:

  • A subset of individuals (approximately 10%) actively conceal their suicidal intentions.
  • Dissembling presents a significant challenge in suicide prevention efforts.

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Conclusions:

  • Even concealed suicidal clues may be discernible by perceptive clinicians or associates.
  • Further research into identifying subtle indicators of feigned suicidal intent is warranted.