Suicide and religion
2014 ◽
Vol 204
(4)
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pp. 254-255
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Keyword(s):
At Risk
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SummaryMuch of the evidence that religion provides a protective factor against completed suicide comes from cross-sectional studies. This issue of the Journal includes a report of a new prospective study. An understanding of the relationship between spirituality, religion and suicide is important in assessing and caring for those at risk.