Suicide attempt
Suicide attempt
A suicide attempt (pronunciation: /ˈsuːɪsaɪd əˈtɛm(p)t/) is an act with a non-fatal outcome, in which an individual deliberately initiates a non-habitual behaviour that, without intervention from others, will cause self-harm, or deliberately ingests a substance in excess of the prescribed or generally recognized therapeutic dosage, and which is aimed at realizing changes that the subject desired via the actual or expected physical consequences.
Etymology
The term "suicide" comes from the Latin suicidium, which means "to kill oneself". The word "attempt" is derived from the Old French atempter, meaning "to try".
Related Terms
- Self-harm: Deliberate injury to oneself, typically as a manifestation of a psychological or psychiatric disorder.
- Suicidal ideation: Thoughts about, considering, or planning suicide.
- Suicide: The act of intentionally causing one's own death.
- Suicide prevention: Efforts to reduce the risk of suicide through preventative measures.
- Mental health: The level of psychological well-being or an absence of mental illness.
- Depression: A mental health disorder characterized by persistently depressed mood or loss of interest in activities, causing significant impairment in daily life.
See also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Suicide attempt
- Wikipedia's article - Suicide attempt
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