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Peer reviewedBerman, Alan L., Ed.; And Others – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1993
Presents case of Tillie, 36-year-old female office manager of law firm who committed suicide by jumping off balcony in her home in presence of co-workers. Douglas Jacobs from Harvard Medical School and David Jobes from the Catholic University of America discuss case and role of consultant called in to help co-workers deal with impact of this…
Descriptors: Adults, Case Studies, Crisis Intervention, Employees
Peer reviewedMaris, Ronald W. – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 1995
Explores some of the possible distinctive traits of midlife suicides, which include: loss of spouse, years of heavy drinking, reaching the age of high depression risk, and occupational problems. Midlife suicides tend to be highest among white males, although female suicide rates peak in midlife. The paper concludes with a review of assessment and…
Descriptors: Adults, Crisis Intervention, Higher Education, Individual Development
