Attempted Suicides Antecedents \& Consequences
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2000
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Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo: PGIM.
Abstract
Based on the data obtained from different components of the study, it was possible to develop a " model" identifying relationship between precipitating factors,predisposing factors and depressive illness which enabled identification of strategies for intervention.Based on the observations of the study following recommendations could be made. Empowering individuals \& families to cope with situations where a suicidal act might occur, taking actions to control depressive illness, improving patient management skills and facilities at local and specialist hospitals, and establishing a program for the follow up of persons who attempt suicides after returning to community from hospital.
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Dissertation: MD (Community Medicine), Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo: PGIM, 2000.
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Self-injurious behavior
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Thalagala, NI, Attempted Suicides Antecedents \& Consequences, Post Graduate Institute of Medicine, Colombo PGIM, 2000: p.