TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2000//
TI  - Apocalyptic suicide
JO  - Mental health, religion and culture
A1  - Littlewood, Roland
A1  - Dein, Simon
SP  - 109
EP  - 109
VL  - 3
IS  - 2
N2  - As the current millennium draws to a close, there are increasing media reports of violence among cult members. This paper presents a provisional typology of apocalyptic suicide and analyses the factors associated with it. These factors include: a strong dualistic philosophy, a leader with total control over the movement, and relative isolation in the presence of apocalyptic teachings. The role of mental health professionals in dealing with these groups is discussed.<p /> 
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SN  - 1367-4676
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/713685605
ID  - ref1
ER  -