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Suicide – Part of a More Extensive Entity or a Group of Separate Phenomena
This presentation discussed whether suicide is part of a range of self-destructive behaviours or if it is a separate phenomena. It was asserted that concentrating on suicide alone is inadequate for research purposes as such as focus may neglect the precipitating events, life events, motivation, & the individual’s own concepts of life & death that […]
The Transactional Nature of Suicide
The applications of transactional analysis to the understanding & treatment of suicide were discussed in this presentation. The ways in which suicidal behaviour can be scripted within the family & how treatment efforts can be optimized were also demonstrated.
National Survey of Canadian Crisis Centres
This presentation reported the results of a survey of Canadian crisis centres. 52 of 94 centres agreed to participate in a survey conducted in the fall of 1978. Information from over 2600 call reports was collected & analysed.
Using Natural Language Processing to Classify Suicide Notes
Human Language Technology Conference, 2008, Columbus, Ohio
Admissions for Attempted Suicide to General Hospitals in The Netherlands: 1970-1976
In this presentation, data on general hospital admission rates for attempted suicide in The Netherlands for 1970, 1973, & 1976 were examined. Over the study period, the admission rate rose 70% & was mainly explained by the doubling of admissions for self-poisoning. Women had higher absolute rates than men but the relative increase was less […]
Coping With Adolescent Parasuicides
This presentation was structured to introduce background & current work on adolescent parasuicides; to describe the context of the study being presented & the research methodology used; to analyze & describe the results; & to discuss precipitating factors. Possible explanations for parasuicidal behaviour were briefly discussed. The presentation also outlined a model for coping with […]
Suicide and Urban Environment
In this presentation, a study investigating the relationship between suicide rates & social environments in various parts of Helsinki in 1970-1971 was discussed. Results supported the hypotheses that the suicide rate is inversely related to the degree of integration of the community & that integrative changes tend to decrease & disintegrative changes to increase suicides.
Attempted Suicide in Egypt
This presentation discussed the epidemiology of attempted suicide in Cairo, Egypt. A crude suicide attempt rate for 1975 was calculated to be 38.5 per 100,000 population. A high percentage of suicides occurred in the age range 15-44 years. The accuracy of official government records was questioned.
Suicide Trends in Europe: a Study of the Decline in Suicide in England and Wales and the Increase Elsewhere
This presentation examined four hypotheses put forward to account for the changes in reported suicide rates in various European countries. The starting point for the study was a substantial fall (36%) in rates in England & Wales between 1961-1963 & 1972-1974. Three results from a comparative epidemiological study were discussed.
Suicide in the Native Indian of Canada
This presentation discussed the suicide rate among Canada’s Native population, focusing on the parameters of the problem, contributing factors, & prevention strategies.
Some Forms of Indirect Self-Destruction and Their Psychopathology
In this presentation, Achte discussed various forms of indirect self-destructive behaviours, such as excessive eating by individuals & pollution & excessive population growth on a wider, global scale. The motivation for these behaviours were discussed – some times they approximate suicidal imupulses & other times, defensive purposes. The presentation focussed on a broad interpretation of […]
The Typical Male/Female Suicide Attempt Ratio: an Artefact?
In this presentation, the author discussed the test of a hypothesis that the female/male parasuicide ratio might be a reflection of the difference in use of services rather than a typical parasuicide phenomenon. An inpatient case register in The Netherlands provided the data. Rates of admission for attempted suicide with & without correction for difference […]
A Short-Stay Intensive Care Multi-Disciplinary Unit for Parasuicides
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Boras 1978 – a Swedish Cocoanut Grove Disaster
This presentation gave a preliminary report on the grief reactions of close relatives of young people who died in a hotel fire in Sweden. 12 families were contacted on the second day after the fire with follow-up semi-structured interviews scheduled for every second month during the first year. In addition, information about their reactions was […]
Characteristics Identified Among CMHC Patients Committing Suicide Between 1970-1977 and Control Group Still in Treatment: Progress Report of Longitudinal Study
This presentation provided a progress report on a 3-phase longitudinal study of suicide among patients still in treatment in Pennsylvania. Results represent findings from the completion of Phase I & test results from Phase II. Results of the second phase indicate different patterns by gender that may hold promise of identifiers of suicide risk in […]
The Impact of Health and Social Care Systems on Suicide Attempters
The results of a follow-up study of a cohort of 228 suicide attempters were reported in this presentation. Specific attention was paid to the impact of health & community care systems on this population. Results took into account certain measures of personality & the bearing of these on the outcomes.
The Ecology of Suicides in SR Macedonia/Yugoslavia
Suicides in SR Macedonia/Yugoslavia were discussed in this presentation. Information was available for 588 cases. The territorial distribution of these cases was examined & epidemiological characteristics of cases within each of 3 regions were described.
Homicide Prevention
The author discussed a study the purpose of which was to determine ways that some homicides may be prevented. Aspects of suicidology that have implications for homicide prevention were reviewed, namely clues to homicide, identification of high risk individuals, & use of the psychological autopsy. Case histories to demonstrate these concepts were presented & recommendations […]
Statistical Evaluation of 621 Patients Treated in the Crisis Intervention Center of the Free University at the Klinikum Steglitz (Steglitz Medical Center) Berlin
In October 1976, a psychiatric crisis intervention center was set up in the Steglitz Medical Center, Berlin. Over a 2-year period, 621 patients were registered with indications for clinical psychiatric crisis intervention. Data was collected on age, gender, diagnoses, proposed treatment, & length of hospitalization. A hypothesis was tested of whether there is a correlation […]
Development of a Suicide Prevention Centre From a State Hospital Base
This presentation explained the development of a suicide prevention centre in a state hospital in 1973. The selection process & training provided for staff & volunteers before they started to provide telephone services were described. The organizational & clinical problems that confronted the program were discussed. Other issues that were examined included the strengths & […]
On Crisis Theory. Reactions to Sudden and Unexpected Deaths
This presentation discussed research on crisis theory. Results from a prospective interview investigation of relatives bereaved by a sudden &/or unexpected death in the Uppsala region were presented. The first ten cases were discussed & a preliminary interpretation of reactions during the first year of bereavement was offered.
Psychological Aspects of Suicidal Children: Nine Case Studies
Nine latency-aged boys & girls who attempted suicide or made suicide threats were investigated. This presentation discussed characteristics of suicidal behaviour common to all children as well as unique & individual aspects. There did not seem to be a unique pattern of suicide attempts by these children. Motivational forces leading to the suicidal behaviours or, […]
The use of Volunteers in Crisis Intervention: Should we let Them Handle it – can we Take the Risk?
In this workshop, a critical consideration of the role of the volunteer & the risks associated with using volunteers in crisis situations was undertaken. Questions were posed about the use of volunteers & their relationship with professionals.
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