Citation

Kocourková J, Koutek J. Ceska Slov. Psychiatr. 2013; 109(2): 81-83.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Ceska Lekarska Spolecnost Jana Evangelisty Purkyne)

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Abstract

The article deals with the topic of adolescents admitted to the psychiatric inpatient unit due to a drug-related suicide attempt. Authors demonstrate that this group represents a heterogeneous sample in view of the motivation of the self-destructive behavior. The motivation of self-destructive behavior covers abroad spectrum of severity, ranging from a clear decision to commit suicide over escaping and ambivalent attempts, up to those primarily intended as a non-suicidal self-harm. The suggested difference between a suicidal attempt using drugs and a non-suicidal drug overdose, proves indeed useful in clinical practice. This thesis is proven by way of a presentation and discussion of several case reports.

Language: cs

Keywords

adolescent; human; decision making; Adolescence; Suicidal behavior; suicide attempt; drug overdose; review; hospital admission; Overdosing; ambivalence; escape behavior; adolescent behavior; hospitalized adolescent; Self-harming