A summary of the characteristics of suicidology as a scientific field. Although the problem of suicide in our society has always been considered a taboo subject, it is increasingly being treated with greater transparency. In fact, today all the factors that influence this behavior are studied in depth, and it is done through suicide. Next
One in 1000 women who have a baby suffers a psychotic break shortly after delivery. Symptoms of psychosis rarely appear in women in the immediate aftermath of childbirth. Although psychiatric manuals do not list puerperal psychosis as a specific disorder, many professionals use this concept to refer to such situations. In this article we will
Dogs that stop eating, whales that come out of the sea … Is suicide in animals a reality? Suicide is one of the most common and traumatic causes of unnatural death, claiming a large number of victims each year. It is a type of self-destructive behavior that has preoccupied human beings since ancient times, generating
An intelligent parasite that has aroused the disbelief of scientists themselves. I have read a lot of shocking news throughout my life, but little like the one I read the other day in National Geographic magazine. The article made reference to a parasite called “Toxoplasma Gondii”, which causes Toxoplasmosis. An evolutionary biologist of Czech origin,
A tragic event that opens many questions about suicide in childhood. Samantha Kuberski, a 6-year-old girl, was a cheerful person who went to school. In December 2009, she took her own life. Apparently he had no problems, so his suicide surprised health professionals. When medical examiners examined her body in Yamhill County, south Portland, they
A complete report on the causes, not only psychological, of suicides. The suicide is the act of deliberately take his own life. Suicidal behavior is any action that could lead a person to die. Suicide, the leading cause of unnatural death in Spain Suicide is the leading cause of unnatural death in Spain. There are
Project SemiColon aims to make us aware of the importance of fighting depression. Thanks to Facebook I see daily web pages with images, messages and links that I like to browse. Some of these contents are funny photographs, videos of people doing incredible things or articles by people who want to convey their concerns. This