In conscience's talons: the suicide of a Vietnam veteran

Article Abstract:

A case study of a Vietnam veteran who eventually killed himself despite receiving extensive psychiatric help is presented. The veteran suffered from posttraumatic stress disorder. He displayed irritability, guilt, exaggerated startle reaction and guardedness. His path to destruction is clearly reflected in his dreams of a Vietcong slashing his throat. The prospect of his wife and therapist leaving him became the final blow in his decision to kill himself.

Cases, Suicide, Vietnam veterans

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The relationship between posttraumatic stress symptomatology and suicidal behavior in school-based adolescents

Article Abstract:

A study examined the relationship between posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptomatology and suicidal behavior in 106 adolescents, controlling for depression and gender. A significant relation between PTSD symptomatology and suicidal ideation was observed, as well as a trend toward suicide attempt history in relation to PTSD.

Statistical Data Included, Adolescent psychopathology, Post-traumatic stress disorder

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Mansur Zaskar: a man almost bored to death

Article Abstract:

Research has been conducted on a suicide attempt caused by boredom. The possibility that the patient has undergone neurological injury that affected his ability to relate to others and to regulate affects normally is discussed.

United States, Analysis, Brief Article, Depression, Mental, Depression (Mood disorder)

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