Citation

Barzilay-Levkowitz S, Apter A. Arch. Suicide Res. 2014; 18(4): 295-312.

Affiliation

Feinberg Child Study Center, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Petach Tikva, and Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University , Tel Aviv , Israel.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2014, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2013.824825

PMID

24568371

Abstract

Suicidal behavior is highly complex and multifaceted. Consequent to the pioneering work of Durkheim and Freud, theoreticians have attempted to explain the biological, social and psychological nature of suicide. The present work presents an overview and critical discussion of the most influential theoretical models of the psychological mechanisms underlying the development of suicidal behavior. All have been tested to varying degrees and have important implications for the development of therapeutic and preventive interventions. Broader and more in-depth approaches are still needed to further our understanding of suicidal phenomena.

Language: en