Citation

Bronisch T. Arch. Suicide Res. 1996; 2(2): 129-144.

Affiliation

Max-Planck-Institut fur Psychiatrie, Klinisches Institut, Psychiatrische Klinik, D-80804 Munchen, Germany.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

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Abstract

Very little research has been conducted into suicidality under extreme life-threatening conditions, although suicidal behavior in general could be better understood by a closer examination of this area. Former inmates of various German concentration camps, exposed to just such extreme conditions, reported a low suicide rate although a large number of inmates thought about committing suicide. The reasons for this are discussed.