Suicide

@article{Fazel2020Suicide,
  title={Suicide},
  author={S. Fazel and B. Runeson},
  journal={Edinburgh Medical Journal},
  year={2020},
  volume={32},
  pages={64 - 65}
}
The author has written this book in the hopes of diminishing the amount of suicide. He has been encouraged by the consideration that there are but two books in the English language devoted entirely to this subject. He takes occasion to quote against Forbes Winslow's Anatomy of Suicide an unfavourable criticism from the Athenaeum. About a more recent work on the subject Mr Wynn Westcott observes, "The thoroughly scientific statistical work of H. Morselli, of Turin, has been recently published in 
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Brazilian Psychiatric Association guidelines for the management of suicidal behavior. Part 1. Risk factors, protective factors, and assessment.
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A case series of 3 patients who attempted suicide after being found ineligible for MAID is reported, finding that the period of time surrounding a finding of MAID ineligibility may represent a period of particular vulnerability. Expand
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Clinical use of suicide-specific syndromes is suggested, which enables a more accurate and objective assessment of imminent suicide risk, but also facilitates research in neuroscience, which represents a major step forward in managing and complex understanding of suicidal behavior. Expand
Suicide trends and self-harm in Panama: results from the National Mortality Registry and hospital-based data
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Investigating mortality trends due to suicide in Panama at the national and regional levels from 2001 to 2016 and describing the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of admitted patients with non-fatal self-harm from 2009 to 2017 in a regional hospital highlight the importance of data to inform action. Expand
Intranasal Esketamine and Current Suicidal Ideation With Intent in Major Depression Disorder: Beat the Clock, Save a Life, Start a Strategy
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The recent innovation in the management of major depression, either resistant to treatment or with suicidal ideation, provides promising opportunities for improving patients’ needs. Expand
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