Citation

Bannan N. Ir. J. Psychol. Med. 2006; 23(1): 29-32.

Affiliation

General Adult Psychiatry with Special Interest in Liaison Psychiatry,St Vincent's University Hospital,Dublin 4,Ireland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Irish Institute of Psychological Medicine)

DOI

10.1017/S0790966700009447

PMID

30290565

Abstract

Suicidal behaviour is a major public health problem worldwide, both with regard to mortality and treatment of clients who have deliberately harmed themselves. It is a multifaceted problem resulting from complex interactions between social, biological and psychological factors. There is insufficient evidence on which to make firm recommendations about the most effective forms of treatment This is remarkable considering the extent of the problem worldwide, and the importance of dealing with it appropriately in order to prevent further suicides.

Language: en