Citation

Chandrasena R, Beddage V, Fernando ML. Br. J. Psychiatry 1991; 159: 707-709.

Affiliation

University of Ottawa, Royal Ottawa Hospital, Ontario, Canada.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1991, Royal College of Psychiatry)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1756350

Abstract

Ninety-four Canadian-born psychiatric patients who committed suicide were compared with 23 foreign-born patients committing suicide in Canada. East Europeans were over-represented, and significant differences were found in the age distribution, stress, level of education, social isolation, and methods of suicide. Most foreign-born patients had come to Canada for family or economic reasons but were unemployed, with poor social integration. Employment, housing, education, social integration and a support network seem to be important in preventing these deaths. Cultural evaluation of the patient and early intervention is recommended.

Language: en