Citation

Sarfraz MA, Castle D. Australas. Psychiatry 2002; 10(1): 48-50.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, Publisher SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1046/j.1440-1665.2002.00392.x

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the case of a young Muslim male who completed suicide and discuss the implications in terms of his religion.

METHOD: Case report.

RESULTS: The patient's suicide occurred on the background of parental expectations regarding his career, criticism of his interests and lifestyle, and the development of a depressive illness. The aftermath was characterised by the family being rejected by their community because of the stigma associated with suicide in the religion.

CONCLUSIONS: It is a myth that suicide is rare among Muslims. Muslim communities need to be re-educated about suicide phenomena through their leaders at home and abroad.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; antidepressant agent; article; attitude; career; case report; depression; family life; fluoxetine; health education; human; lifestyle; male; Muslim; parental behavior; religion; Religion; social isolation; suicide; Suicide