PSY 3171 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Homicide, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Impulsivity
14 Dec 2016
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Alberta, northwest territories and quebec have the highest rates. Generally because they choose far more violent methods whereas females choose less. In a group of 1000 individuals/ per year. Higher in individuals living on reserves, due to low income, overcrowding etc. 15-24 years of age usually commit suicide by gunshot or hanging. The decision to kill themselves made by more than a million people per year worldwide. For teenager"s suicide is the third-leading cause of death. With motor vehicle and homicide being 1 and 2. Loss of social support and medical illness leads to older citizens considering suicide. 16 children aged 2-5 years have attempted suicide at least once and many injuring themselves severely. Males are four times more likely to commit suicide than females violent matters. China to commit suicide if the family collapses. Emilie durkheim defined several types of suicide based on social and cultural conditions.
