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Peer reviewedHughes, Douglas; Kleespies, Phillip – Suicide and Life-Threatening Behavior, 2001
The relationship between medical illness and suicide seems to be multi-faceted. While medical illness is not the sole determinant of suicide, certain illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS and brain cancers, do appear to elevate the risk of suicide. Possible effective prevention efforts include education of primary care providers, and improved medication…
Descriptors: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, At Risk Persons, Cancer, Crisis Intervention
