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[Suicidal behavior in extreme stress]

T Bronisch1

  • 1Max-Planck-Institut für Psychiatrie, München.

Fortschritte Der Neurologie-Psychiatrie
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
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Suicidality in extreme situations is under-researched. This study examines suicidal behavior in German concentration camp internees, finding a low suicide rate despite frequent suicidal ideation.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • History

Context:

  • Extreme life circumstances, such as internment in German concentration camps during WWII, represent a unique and under-researched context for studying suicidality.
  • Historical accounts from former concentration camp inmates provide valuable, albeit challenging, data on psychological responses to severe trauma and deprivation.

Purpose:

  • To explore the phenomenon of suicidality, specifically suicidal behavior and ideation, within the extreme context of German concentration camps.
  • To investigate the discrepancy between a reported low rate of completed suicides and a high rate of suicidal thoughts among internees.
  • To discuss potential contributing factors for the observed low suicide rate in this high-stress environment.

Summary:

  • Analysis of former concentration camp inmates' testimonies reveals a paradox: a low incidence of completed suicides coexisting with a high prevalence of suicidal ideation.

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  • The study contrasts the expected high suicide rates in such dire conditions with the reported lower rates, suggesting complex psychological and social dynamics at play.
  • Exploration of reasons behind this low suicide rate is central to understanding human resilience and coping mechanisms under extreme duress.

    • Impact:

    • Provides insights into the complex relationship between extreme adversity, suicidal ideation, and suicidal behavior.
    • Contributes to a deeper understanding of psychological survival strategies in historical and contemporary extreme environments.
    • Highlights the need for further research into the factors mitigating suicide in populations facing severe trauma and persecution.