TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Ethical perspectives on suicide and suicide prevention
JO  - Advances in psychiatric treatment
A1  - Kelly, C.
A1  - Dale, E.
SP  - 214
EP  - 219
VL  - 17
IS  - 3
N2  - Philosophy both influences and is influenced by clinical and legal practice relating to suicide. This article begins with a brief history of attitudes in the UK and Europe towards those who attempt suicide. It describes the main philosophical positions regarding suicide, including the principle of respect for life, the utilitarian position, the theological principle, and the principles of autonomy and duty to others. It concludes that short-term interventions are justified in most cases, for example when the suicide attempt is a 'cry for help' and/or the individual is ambivalent in their attempt or likely to have a mental illness.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 1355-5146
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1192/apt.bp.109.007021
ID  - ref1
ER  -