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Suicidal behavior of mental health service users: Theories and research

Sociološki preglad, 2019-01, Vol.53 (4), p.1521-1552 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

ISSN: 0085-6320 ;EISSN: 2560-4880

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  • Title:
    Suicidal behavior of mental health service users: Theories and research
  • Author: Dragišić-Labaš Slađana M.
  • Subjects: general and specific risk factors ; psychiatric service users ; stigma and discrimination ; theories of suicidal behavior
  • Is Part Of: Sociološki preglad, 2019-01, Vol.53 (4), p.1521-1552
  • Description: This paper considers general and specific risk factors for suicidal behavior among vulnerable and marginalized mental health service users, employing specific sociological, psychological and psychiatric theories. We seek to explain the necessity of applying a multidimensional approach to this phenomenon and integrating knowledge from the three scientific fields. The paper emphasizes why it is essential to account not only for the individual but also for the social dimension of the problem. People with mental and psychosocial disabilities are more vulnerable concerning all risk factors that come from family and society. Stigma and discrimination, along with recognized social factors related to suicide risk in general population (economic crisis, inequality, migration, war, unemployment ...), are shown to further worsen their health and social status. Negative attitudes towards people with mental disabilities, especially those linking them with dangerousness, aggressiveness and unpredictability, significantly impede their taking part in society. With unequal opportunity, social exclusion and the loss of dignity, suicide seems to oft en present itself as a way out.
  • Publisher: Serbian Sociological Association, Belgrade
  • Language: Serbian
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0085-6320
    EISSN: 2560-4880
  • Source: DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals
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