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Aokigahara-jukai: Suicide and Amnesia in Mt. Fuji's Black Forest.

Authors :
Takahashi, Yoshitomo
Source :
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Sum 1988 18(2):164-175.
Publication Year :
1988

Abstract

Describes Aokigahara-jukai (Jukai), a dense forest at the foot of Mt. Fuji which is well known as a leading suicide site in Japan, with about 30 people committing suicide there each year. Discusses three cases of psychogenic amnesia following attempted suicide there. Discusses amnesia as an alternative to suicide. (Author/ABL)

Details

Language :
English
Volume :
18
Issue :
2
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
EJ383602
Document Type :
Journal Articles<br />Reports - General