@article{ref1,
title="Suicide and mental disorders: a discourse of politics, power, and vested interests",
journal="Death studies",
year="2017",
author="Hjelmeland, Heidi and Knizek, Birthe L.",
volume="41",
number="8",
pages="481-492",
abstract="One of the most well-established &quot;truths&quot; in suicidology is that mental disorders play a significant role in at least 90% of suicides, and a causal relationship between the two is often implied. In this essay, we argue that the evidence base for this &quot;truth&quot; is weak and that there is much research questioning the 90% statistic. Based on numerous examples, we also argue that ideology, politics, power, and vested interests among influential professionals in the field obstruct argument-based discussion of this issue. We also discuss unfortunate consequences of the constant reiteration of the 90% statistic.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0748-1187",
doi="10.1080/07481187.2017.1332905",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2017.1332905"
}