Suicide and undetermined death in south east Scotland. A case-control study using the psychological autopsy method

Cavanagh, J.T.O. , Owens, D.G. and Johnstone, E.C. (1999) Suicide and undetermined death in south east Scotland. A case-control study using the psychological autopsy method. Psychological Medicine, 29(5), pp. 1141-9.

Abstract

Controls were receiving more care of whatever kind. Treatment of mental disorder comorbid with physical illness and a history of deliberate self-harm may be especially important. Factors that separate those with mental disorder at high risk from those at lesser risk relate to care levels provided, which may be a function of engagement by and with health services. The role of mental health professionals is beneficial in suicide prevention. The focusing of that role towards engaging alienated or 'difficult' patients should be addressed.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Cavanagh, Professor Jonathan
• Authors: Cavanagh, J.T.O., Owens, D.G., and Johnstone, E.C.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Journal Name: Psychological Medicine
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• ISSN: 0033-2917
• ISSN (Online): 1469-8978