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The characteristics of those who do and do not leave suicide notes: Is the method of residuals valid?

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posted on 2023-05-17, 05:22 authored by Haines, J, Williams, CL, Lester, D
Examination of 1,051 completed suicides from an Australian state showed that 33% left a suicide note. Those leaving a suicide note were more involved in interpersonal conflicts (including divorce), were less often psychiatrically disturbed, and were less likely to be under medical supervision. The large number of differences suggests that it may not be possible to learn about suicide in general from a study of suicide notes alone.

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Publication title

Omega: Journal of Death and Dying

Volume

63

Pagination

79-94

ISSN

0030-2228

Department/School

School of Psychological Sciences

Publisher

Baywood Publ Co Inc

Place of publication

26 Austin Ave, Amityville, USA, Ny, 11701

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Copyright 2011 Baywood Publishing Co.

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