Search for dissertations about: "suicide attempt"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 73 swedish dissertations containing the words suicide attempt.
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1. Suicide Seasonality : Theoretical and Clinical Implications
Abstract : Background: Although suicide seasonality has been well-documented, surprisingly little is known about its underlying mechanisms.Methods: In this thesis, data from three Swedish registers (Cause of Death Register, National Patient Register, Prescribed Drugs Register) and data from the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute were used. READ MORE
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2. Distal risk factors, interpersonal functioning & family skills training in attempted suicide
Abstract : Background Suicidal behavior is an important global health problem affecting also significant others. Both genetic and environmental influences play an important role in the development of suicidal behavior. There is a need of interventions for family and friends after a suicide attempt. READ MORE
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3. Persons who attempt suicide - social characteristics, social network and significant others
Abstract : A suicide attempt is one of the most powerful predictors of eventual suicide. The aim of this thesis was to investigate the social situation, including social support of suicide attempters. One part of the investigations concerned patients admitted to a psychiatric ward following a suicide attempt. READ MORE
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4. Understanding Suicidality: Suicide risk, sex differences and views of suicide attempters
Abstract : Better understanding of suicidality may improve treatment and care of suicide attempters. This thesis aims at understanding suicidality by investigating suicide risk, sex differences and views of suicide attempters. READ MORE
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5. Epigenetic dysregulation in relation to psychiatric traits in adolescence and adulthood
Abstract : Epigenetics has evolved into a key research focus in the field of psychiatry. DNA methylation is the most researched epigenetic mechanism. In paper I-III, 130 and 93 adolescents were randomly recruited at two separate intervals. READ MORE