Suicide Prevention: a Long-Lasting Italian Tradition. Toward Understanding the Suicidal Mind

Since Morselli’s 1881 report, suicide rates have changed dramatically in some Italian areas whereas the rates have remained approximately the same in other regions. Italy has a long tradition in the study of suicide & now it is crucial to learn more about assessment & management of suicide risk. The author overviews the drama occurring in the mind of suicidal individuals & how to help them. (21 refs.)