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Suicide by self-strangulation whilst under observation

N M Kennedy1, R M Whittington, A C White

  • 1Reaside Clinic, Birmingham.

Medicine, Science, and the Law
|April 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Two individuals at high risk of suicide died by self-strangulation using clothing. This highlights the critical need for detailed supervision policies for suicidal individuals, including preventing blanket use during sleep.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Suicidology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Individuals identified as acutely suicidal pose a significant challenge in clinical and custodial settings.
  • Effective supervision strategies are crucial to prevent self-harm and suicide.
  • Previous research indicates various methods of suicide employed by at-risk individuals.

Observation:

  • Two distinct cases of suicide are presented, occurring shortly after the individuals were assessed as being at high risk of self-harm.
  • Both subjects utilized a ligature, fashioned from their own clothing, for self-strangulation.
  • One suicide occurred within a police station, while the other took place on an acute psychiatric ward.

Findings:

  • The mechanism of suicide in both reported cases was self-strangulation using a ligature made from clothing.
  • The incidents occurred in environments with presumed levels of supervision (police station and psychiatric ward).
  • These cases underscore that even with identified risk, suicide can occur through readily available means.

Implications:

  • Policy development for managing suicidal individuals requires meticulous attention to environmental details and potential methods.
  • Preventative measures should consider seemingly innocuous behaviors, such as covering the head with blankets during sleep.
  • Enhanced vigilance and tailored safety protocols are necessary to mitigate suicide risk in institutional settings.

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