The Social Context of Suicide (IN: Suicide: The Gamble With Death, by Gene Lester and David Lester)

Suicide occurs in a social context & the presence & nature of social relationships influence suicidal behavior. The discussion includes marital status, the marital relationship, general social relationships, the suicidal adolescent’s social relationships & loss experiences. The authors conclude that good social integration is insurance against suicide. 11 Refs. (LH)