Suicide, Attempted Suicide & Suicide Prevention

  • Roy Abraham Kallivayalil Co-operative Medical College, Cochin- 683 503.
Keywords: Suicide, Causes, Prevention, Strategies

Abstract

Suicide is a preventable event, although at times its occurrence is unpredictable. It is a tragedy that causes tremendous pain to patients and families. Suicidal behaviours include suicidal ideation, attempts and completed suicide. Suicide is a major public health problem of our times. It is one among the 10 leading causes of death.

Author Biography

Roy Abraham Kallivayalil, Co-operative Medical College, Cochin- 683 503.

Principal and Professor of Psychiatry

Published
2011-03-28
How to Cite
Kallivayalil, R. (2011). Suicide, Attempted Suicide & Suicide Prevention. Kerala Medical Journal, 4(1), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.52314/kmj.2011.v4i1.199