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Some Controversies in Suicidology: Toward a Mentalistic Discipline.

Authors :
Schneidman, Edwin S.
Source :
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior. Win 1993 23(4):292-298.
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

Asserts that psychache (mental pain) has life of its own and is separate from study of the brain. Contends that, unless suicidology asserts and maintains the position that suicide is essentially psychachical and that the main focus of suicidal action is in the mind, it will lose its identity and usefulness. (Author/NB)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0363-0234
Volume :
23
Issue :
4
Database :
ERIC
Journal :
Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
EJ474016
Document Type :
Opinion Papers<br />Journal Articles