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by Betty Yung, Katherine A. Hermes, Taronish Irani, Cheryl L. Meyer
Explaining Suicide
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Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1. The History and Theories of Suicide
Abstract
The History of Suicide
Suicide From the Early Modern Period to the Post–Civil War Era
Suicide From the Post–Civil War Era to the Present
Theories of Suicide
Psychache Theory
Interpersonal Theory of Suicidal Behavior
Thwarted Disorientation Contexts
Cognitive Theories of Suicide
Hereditary and Biological Theories of Suicide
Studying Special Populations
Chapter 2. Findings
Abstract
Deciphering 1280 Cases
Suicide Notes
Overall Structure of the Notes
Content of the Notes
Very Frequently Occurring Content in the Notes
Frequently Occurring Content
Less Frequently Occurring Content
Future Studies
Motivations
Chapter 3. Suicide Motivated by Interpersonal Relationships
Abstract
Suicides Related to Intimate Partners
Conclusions
Chapter 4. Escape as a Motivation for Suicide
Abstract
Escaping From Multiple Issues
Escaping From Psychological Pain
Escaping From Physical Pain
Escaping From Legal and Financial Crises
Conclusions
Chapter 5. Grief and Failure
Abstract
Distinguishing Uncomplicated and Complicated Grief
Failure
Workplace Bullying: An Example of Complex Failure
Intervention
Other Categories That Were Not Well Supported
Conclusions
Chapter 6. The Complexity of Suicide Motivation
Abstract
Chaos in Life and Intent to Die
Interpersonal Relationships and Gender Dynamics
Attitudes Toward Death
Reasons for Living
Conclusions
Chapter 7. Severe Mental Illness
Abstract
Severe Persistent Mental Illness and Suicide
Conclusions
Chapter 8. The Intersection of Suicide and Legal Issues
Abstract
Criminal Involvement
Crimes Involving Substance Use, Abuse, or Addictions
Conclusions Related to Criminal Involvement and Suicide
Civil Issues
Financial Issues—Foreclosure, Eviction, Bankruptcy
It’s All Relative
Conclusions Related to Legal Involvement and Suicide
Chapter 9. Protective Factors and Resilience
Abstract
Factors That Lead to Longevity
Factors That Lead to Lives Cut Short
Death With Dignity
Living With Thoughts of Death
Protective Factors
Resilience
Conclusions
Chapter 10. Conclusions and Implications
Abstract
Resources Already Available
A National Agenda
The Relationship Between Risk Factors and Motivations
Societal Risk Factors: Opening the Dialogue Regarding Suicide and Mental Illness
The Means Matter
Health and First-Responder Systems Risk Factors
Localizing the National Agenda
Working at the Local Level to Help Families and Survivors
Conclusions and Recommendations
Postscript
Appendix A. Detailed Methodology
Appendix B. Coding Information
References
Index
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