Citation

Frénisy MC, Plassard C. Soins 2017; 62(814): 39-41.

Vernacular Title

Le suicide des personnes âgées.

Affiliation

Groupement de coopération sanitaire (GCS) Amplitude, centre hospitalier de la Haute Côte-d'Or, site de Châtillon-sur-Seine, 7, rue Guéniot, 21350 Vitteaux, France.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, Masson Editeur)

DOI

10.1016/j.soin.2017.02.008

PMID

28411663

Abstract

Suicide in the elderly is a real public health issue and has been the subject of a national prevention plan. It is very frequently linked to depression. To prevent people attempting suicide, health professionals must be trained to recognise and manage a suicidal crisis.

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Language: fr

Keywords

crise suicidaire; depression; dépression; elderly person; facteur de risque; personne âgée; risk factor; suicidal crisis; suicide