Citation

Sonneborn C, Pieters G. Tijdschr. Psychiatr. 1998; 40(4): 221-230.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Uitgeverij de Tijdstroom)

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Abstract

Psychiatrists are frequently faced with the problem of prediction and prevention of suicide. Recent relevant literature is reviewed, using a biopsychosocial model of suicide. Social factors which either precipitate or protect against suicide are given special attention. Using this 'social psychiatry approach' to suicide, a few tentative conclusions about intervention are drawn. Further research focusing on specific therapeutic strategies for suicidal patients is needed.

Language: nl

Keywords

5 hydroxyindoleacetic acid; cognitive therapy; group therapy; human; mental disease; model; psychological aspect; review; social psychiatry; suicide; suicide attempt