In conscience's talons: the suicide of a Vietnam veteran
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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.
Publication Name: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0363-0234
Year: 1996
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The relationship between posttraumatic stress symptomatology and suicidal behavior in school-based adolescents
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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.
Publication Name: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0363-0234
Year: 2000
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Mansur Zaskar: a man almost bored to death
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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.
Publication Name: Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0363-0234
Year: 2000
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