Suicide
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DEFINITION
- The behavior of actively and intentionally ending one’s own life
- Dimensions of suicidal behavior include intent and lethality
- Intent includes the desire to die, the degree of preparation, and the chance of discovery.
- Lethality is the damage resulting from a suicide attempt.
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DEFINITION
- The behavior of actively and intentionally ending one’s own life
- Dimensions of suicidal behavior include intent and lethality
- Intent includes the desire to die, the degree of preparation, and the chance of discovery.
- Lethality is the damage resulting from a suicide attempt.
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