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Psychiatric diagnosis in attempted suicide

Baby, Sanjush and P, Manju and KF, Yesudas (2006) Psychiatric diagnosis in attempted suicide. [Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)]

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Abstract

This is a retrospective study which assesses the various socio-demographic correlates, the methods adopted to commit suicide and the psychiatric disorders in patients attempting suicide. The most common psychiatric diagnosis was found to be Adjustment disorder followed by Depressive disorder. Organo-phosphorous compounds were the most frequent agent used among suicide attempt patients.

Item Type:Journal (On-line/Unpaginated)
Keywords:attempted suicide, adjustment disorder, organophosphorous compounds, depressive disorder, and sociodemography
Subjects:JOURNALS > Calicut Medical Journal
ID Code:5090
Deposited By: Scaria, Vinod
Deposited On:01 Sep 2006
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:56

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1) Dr. Shajee P.P & Dr. Padmini for8¦

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