Suicidal behaviour in severely mentally handicapped patients.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Four patients with IQs below 50 displayed suicidal behaviour. This refutes the notion that the severely mentally handicapped are unable to form such an intention.
Medical subject headings
- Depressive Disorder
- Intellectual Disability
- Suicide, Attempted