PSYCO239 Chapter Notes -Anomie, Intentionality, Mental Disorder
12 Oct 2013
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Expect to be missed, eulogized, people will feel guilty. Social contagion spreading of suicide in a community. Death instinct tendency to return to tension-free state that preceded birth. Suicide related to perception that life is meaningless and hopeless. Emile durkheim people who feel anomie (lack of purpose) more likely to kill themselves. Suicide results from alienation in society lack of social support. Reinforcing effects of prior suicide threats and attempts receive sympathy and support. Positive expectancies and approving attitudes toward legitimacy of suicide. Modelling effects eg. famous musician, actor, celebrity (suicide of sibling/friend does not impact risk) Reduced serotonin activity in people who attempt/commit suicide. Suicidal behavior before 25 is highly familial (genetic) Greater # of family with suicidal behavior, earlier age of onset for suicidal acts. Plan direct to distress line, schedule appointment tomorrow, take to hospital (civil or voluntary commitment)
