TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2017//
TI  - Suicide and mental disorders: a discourse of politics, power, and vested interests
JO  - Death studies
A1  - Hjelmeland, Heidi
A1  - Knizek, Birthe L.
SP  - 481
EP  - 492
VL  - 41
IS  - 8
N2  - One of the most well-established "truths" 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 "truth" 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0748-1187
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2017.1332905
ID  - ref1
ER  -