{"id":83472,"date":"2021-02-16T06:46:44","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T06:46:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/?p=83472"},"modified":"2023-08-30T10:09:49","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T10:09:49","slug":"attempted-suicide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/attempted-suicide\/","title":{"rendered":"Attempted suicide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>An unsuccessful attempt to kill oneself.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Alternate term for self-mutilation syndrome, not necessarily an attempt to commit suicide, though that may result.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-51\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>An intentional instance of self-inflicted harm that is either life-threatening or perceived as such, yet ultimately does not result in death.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Efforts at self-inflicted harm that fall short of completion are more frequent among women and are particularly prevalent in the 15\u201330 age bracket. This rate is at its peak among individuals with personality disorders and those residing in underprivileged urban locales, or grappling with alcohol or substance abuse. Situations that may trigger these attempts involve the passing of a loved one, relationship breakdowns, financial concerns, or substantial losses leading to depression. The predominant approach often involves drug overdose.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"group w-full text-token-text-primary border-b border-black\/10 dark:border-gray-900\/50 bg-gray-50 dark:bg-[#444654]\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-55\">\n<div class=\"p-4 justify-center text-base md:gap-6 md:py-6 lg:px-0 m-auto\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-1 gap-4 text-base mx-auto md:gap-6 md:max-w-2xl lg:max-w-[38rem] xl:max-w-3xl }\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-[calc(100%-50px)] flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3 lg:w-[calc(100%-115px)]\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-grow flex-col gap-3 max-w-full\">\n<div class=\"min-h-[20px] flex flex-col items-start gap-3 overflow-x-auto whitespace-pre-wrap break-words\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light\">\n<p>Immediate medical intervention is imperative in cases of drug poisoning. Subsequent to this, extended treatment focuses on delivering assistance and addressing depression.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An unsuccessful attempt to kill oneself. Alternate term for self-mutilation syndrome, not necessarily an attempt to commit suicide, though that may result. An intentional instance of self-inflicted harm that is either life-threatening or perceived as such, yet ultimately does not result in death. 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