Erotism, Aggression and Suicide Therapeutic Implications (IN: Science and Psychoanalysis, ed. by J H Masserman)

In this chapter, the author discusses how it is impossible to focus on any single element as the core problem in all depressions; he discusses the several categories of depressions and the several interrelated ÒcoreÓ problems. Discussed first is the relationship between aggression, depression, & suicide. Models for depression are given along with the connection between erotism, depression, & suicide. Also discussed is therapeutic application. (9 refs)