Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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Psychological Autopsy


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1 Department of Forensic Medicine, Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, India
     

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The psychological autopsy is a systematic method of assessing the psychological and contextual circumstances preceding suicide. The psychological autopsy is thought to be the corner stone of suicide research, providing more in depth knowledge compared to any other method. It includes collection of detailed information from all the people available.

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Psychological Autopsy, Suicide, Key Informants
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Authors

R. Dayananda
Department of Forensic Medicine, Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, India
R. Umesh Babu
Department of Forensic Medicine, Sri Devraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar, India

Abstract


The psychological autopsy is a systematic method of assessing the psychological and contextual circumstances preceding suicide. The psychological autopsy is thought to be the corner stone of suicide research, providing more in depth knowledge compared to any other method. It includes collection of detailed information from all the people available.

Keywords


Psychological Autopsy, Suicide, Key Informants