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Suicide is the most dramatic and common cause of premature death in schizophrenic patients. Between 25 and 50% of schizophrenic patients make a suicide attempt and about 10% of schizophrenics commit suicide. Schizophrenia is a chronic and devastating disorder affecting all aspects of the individual’s life. Therefore these characteristics of illness should be considered to make a preventive intervention. The effective prevention strategies for suicide in schizophrenic patients require a comprehensive, systemic approach, integrated with psychopharmacological approach, psychosocial interventions and psychotherapy. And the role of stigmatization and inpatients treatment environment in the prevention of suicide is also integrated with this comprehensive treatment. (Schizophrenia Clinics 2005;8:3-9) |
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