THE SEQUELAE AND SHORT-TERM PROGNOSIS OF ATTEMPTED SUICIDE: THE RESULTS OF A ONE-YEAR FOLLOW-UP OF 200 CASES

Abstract

Among 200 cases of attempted suicide 57% were discharged home and less than 1/3 required mental treatment. One year later 13.5% were in mental hospitals, 76% at home and 59% were employed. Three or possibly 4 committed suicide and the over-all mortality in the first year was 10.5%, chiefly among those past middle age. Seven made unsuccessful suicide attempts and were those showing persistently psychopathic behavior. Depressive psychoses carried their serious suicidal risk late into convalescence. Social factors may be important in aggravating a suicidal trend.