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Join Date: 22 Jun 2011
Location:  KuwaitPosts: 448 |
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Factors in Suicidal Behaviour |
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There are four main factors that come into play in suicidal behaviour.
Predisposing factors The factors that make an individual vulnerable to suicidal behaviour include: Mental illness Abuse Loss of a loved one early in life Family history of suicide Long-term difficulty with peer relationships. Almost all people who kill themselves have a mental illness, such as major depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or borderline personality disorder. They often abuse drugs or alcohol. Although people who commit suicide are commonly depressed, only a minority of people who are depressed are suicidal. Previous suicide attempts are common among those who eventually die by suicide. Precipitating factors These are the factors that create a crisis. The most common of these factors are losses, such as job loss, the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, divorce or loss of position in society. Other factors that may cause the crisis include: Pressure to succeed Conflict with the law Financial difficulties Rejection by society for some personal trait, such as ethnic origin or sexual orientation. What these factors have is common is that they are situations over which the individual feels no sense of control. They cause unbearable psychological pain that the individual feels will never end. Contributing factors These are the factors that make the individual even more vulnerable to suicidal behaviour. They can include: Physical illness Sexual identity issues An unstable family environment Risk-taking or self-destructive behaviour The suicide of a friend Isolation Substance abuse. Protective factors These factors help to decrease the risk of suicide. They include: A resilient personality Tolerance for frustration Self control Good social supports A sense of humour At least one good relationship. |
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Join Date: 18 Jul 2010
Location: KuwaitPosts: 274 |
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RE: Factors in Suicidal Behaviour |
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really very nice topic... |
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