Citation

Chodkiewicz J. Psychiatria (2004) 2013; 10(3-4): 109-115.

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(Copyright © 2013, Via Medica)

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Abstract

Different ways of understanding the psychological pain, its causes and ways to measure this variable were described in presented article. The special attention was paid to the Edwin Shneidman's concept in which the psychological pain is the basic source of suicide thoughts and behaviours. Studies which show the relation between the psychological pain and suicidal tendencies and personality variables were overviewed. The article also includes demands for further research on the psychological pain. © Copyright 2013 Via Medica.

Language: pl

Keywords

suicidal ideation; personality; emotional disorder; article; psychological pain