TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Chronic traumatic encephalopathy and alienation induced suicide: a Christian Personalism perspective
JO  - Journal for the sociological integration of religion and society
A1  - Schmidt, Kenneth A.
A1  - West, Charlene
SP  - e101
EP  - e101
VL  - 5
IS  - 1
N2  - Suicide among athletes and military personnel diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) was an international concern (Korngold, Farrell, & Fozdar, 2013; Wortzel, Shura, & Brenner, 2013; Kristof, 2012; Meterko, et al., 2012; Omalu, et al., 2011). Omalu (2013) and Tanner (2010) observed a correlation between brain injury and perceived social alienation resulting in injuries. It is suggested that, due to the unique social bonds created within each group, athletes and military personnel formed individual identities based on the dynamics of the group. Current psychotherapeutic approaches had limited effectiveness dealing with suicidal tendencies. Utilizing Seeman's (1959, 1967, 1971, 1975, and 1983) five alienation factors as redefined under a Christian Neo-Thomistic Personalist approach (Schmidt, 2011, 2012) could provide insight into why CTE-related suicide occurred and thereby initiate discussion regarding adjustments to social and cultural aspects of faith in treatment programs.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 2159-8711
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -