Suicide — What Can Be Done?

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Suicide is the intentional taking of one's own life. It is not the unhappy result of the actions of a daredevil, nor is it the consequence of an unconscious desire to die. Because suicide is the eighth most frequent cause of death, it is fitting that it should occupy the thoughts of physicians and be given attention in the pages of the Journal. The prevention of suicide must rest on a thorough knowledge of risk factors.The principal clinical characteristics of persons who attempt suicide are not in dispute: having a psychiatric disorder is the strongest risk factor. Psychological . . .

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