Citation

Goldney RD. Suicide Life Threat. Behav. 1980; 10(3): 131-141.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1980, American Association of Suicidology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

7210099

Abstract

Attempted suicides are complex phenomena. Examination of the observed and described behavior permits an analogy to be drawn between them and the biological concept of "conservation withdrawal." This cognizance of innate of innate responses, individual differences and changing socio-cultural standards. Such a formulation more readily allows a non-judgemental approach to the patient, with acceptance of both the appeal and wish to die components. In addition, it offers a different view of the nosological debate, rendering the differences more apparent than real.