Psychological Autopsy No. 1: From the Files of the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center

Presents the discussion by a suicide prevention team of the death of a 65-yr-old Caucasian male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A commentary on the shock impact of the subject’s death is included. The subject was found to have a dominant personality characteristic of superstability, rigidity, and compulsivity. Precipitating circumstances of a compulsory retirement & severe illness are also discussed.