Unusual suicide attempt in intellectual deficiency: a case report.
In: European Psychiatry, Jg. 63 (2020-07-02), S. S410
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Introduction: Persons with intellectual deficiency, often diagnosed with co-morbid psychiatric disorders, are a vulnerable population who may be at risk for developing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. While, suicidal behavior remains an underreported phenomenon in this population. Objectives: This case report aims to describe a case of an unusual suicide attempt in a girl with intellectual deficiency and to determine the prevalence and characteristics of suicide in persons with intellectual deficiency. Methods: A patient case is presented with associated literature review. Results: Ms H.R aged 21, single, with moderate intellectual deficiency, without medical history, was hospitalized three times in the visceral surgery department for the management of peritonitis by intestinal perforation. Perforation was secondary to the ingestion of nails for suicidal purposes. Miss H.R never consulted a psychiatrist. The interview, after the third attempt, revealed a depressive syndrome of major intensity, the main reason for each suicide attempt was a feeling of rejection and the difficulty of integrating into society. The choice of her suicide attempts tool was explained, according to her; "it is simply a cutting tool". H.R is currently on antidepressant treatment with psychotherapy and sensitization of her entourage, without recurrence of the act until today. Conclusions: Persons with intellectual deficiency were capable of formulating and engaging in potentially fatal acts. Results of this study suggest that suicidal behavior is an underrecognized, yet significant phenomenon in this poulation. Thus, a suicide risk screening instrument specifically designed to evaluate persons with intellectual deficiency would greatly aid clinicians in a variety of settings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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Unusual suicide attempt in intellectual deficiency: a case report.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Kabtni, W. ; Baatout, A. ; Cheikh, C. Ben ; Rebai, A. ; Elkefi, H. ; Oumaya, A. |
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Zeitschrift: | European Psychiatry, Jg. 63 (2020-07-02), S. S410 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2020 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 0924-9338 (print) |
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