Original Article

Motivational Aspects of Suicide in Patients During and After Psychiatric Treatment

Authors: WILLIAM D. WHEAT M.D.

Abstract

In recent years much study has been given to the psychiatric aspects of suicide. The minority of suicides have had the advantages of psychiatric consultation and care. This study is a key one in its evaluation of suicidal patients who had psychiatric management, and thereby provides valuable information related to the situations which motivate the taking of one's life.

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