Citation

Walter G, Pridmore S. Australas. Psychiatry 2012; 20(4): 271-273.

Affiliation

Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Sydney, and Clinical Director, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services, Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1039856212449880

PMID

22773411

Abstract

Objective: The objective was to examine the assumption that suicide is inevitably preventable. Conclusions: Suicide may not always be avoidable. This does not mean that every effort should not be made to prevent it or vigorously treat illnesses that are often contributory. The assumption, however, may give rise to undue optimism, and unjustified blame when suicides do occur.

Language: en