Suicide and depression.
J Indian Med Assoc
;
2000 May; 98(5): 232-6
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-104768
ABSTRACT
Suicide is considered to be a symptom or sequel of depression. Depressive patients (15-20%) die after committing suicide. Aetiology of suicide comprises social factors, psychological factors and biological factors. Suicide, ideational or operational must receive immediate therapeutic attention. Pharmacotherapy, electroconvulsive therapy constitute the management of suicide--Preventive strategies include primary, secondary or tertiary preventions.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Suicide
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Humans
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Risk Factors
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Depressive Disorder
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Electroconvulsive Therapy
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Antidepressive Agents
Type of study:
Etiology study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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