A Case Report of a Patient Involved in an Alleged Homicide–Attempted Suicide Case - a Theoretical Discussion on the Theory of Homicide-Suicide
This case report stresses the role of depression in the manifestation of a homicide-attempted suicide. We report the case of a man who allegedly murdered his partner and then attempted suicide. Previously, he had several failures and rejections in relationships in addition to work-related stress. He...
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| Language: | English |
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Penerbit UKM
2015
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| Online Access: | http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9281/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9281/ http://journalarticle.ukm.my/9281/1/8.%2520Ahmad%2520Nabil%2520MR%2520et%2520al..pdf |
| Summary: | This case report stresses the role of depression in the manifestation of a homicide-attempted suicide. We report the case of a man who allegedly murdered his partner and then attempted suicide. Previously, he had several failures and rejections in relationships in addition to work-related stress. He was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and treated with antidepressant. The scarcity of homicide-attempted suicide as exemplified in this case could give an insight to the Psychiatrist for better understanding and possible prevention. |
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