Citation

Cook CCH. Br. J. Psychiatry 2014; 204: 254-255.

Affiliation

Christopher C. H. Cook, MD, PhD, FRCPsych, Department of Theology & Religion, Durham University, Abbey House, Palace Green, Durham DH1 3RS, UK. Email: c.c.h.cook@durham.ac.uk.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, Royal College of Psychiatry)

DOI

10.1192/bjp.bp.113.136069

PMID

24692751

Abstract

Much of the evidence that religion provides a protective factor against completed suicide comes from cross-sectional studies. This issue of the Journal includes a report of a new prospective study. An understanding of the relationship between spirituality, religion and suicide is important in assessing and caring for those at risk.

Language: en