Citation

Raymond J. Journal of Religious Gerontology 2003; 13(3-4): 117-128.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2003)

DOI

10.1300/J078v13n03_09

PMID

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Abstract

This paper outlines the suicide trends of different groups in Australian society, highlighting the continuing very high rates among elderly men in particular. Risk factors and protective factors are examined. As up to 90% of those who complete suicide have a depressive disorder at the time, this paper concentrates on the detection and treatment of depression. Treatment of depression at a broad community level may offer the best hope of suicide prevention. Survivors face intense unpleasant emotions, and sometimes allocate blame, which can be painful and divisive for all concerned. © 2002 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Language: en

Keywords

Men; Suicide; Elderly; Suffering