The national confidential inquiry into suicide and homicide by people with mental illness: lessons for mental health care in Scotland

Authors:
APPLEBY Louis, et al
Publisher:
University of Manchester
Publication year:
2008
Pagination:
9p.
Place of publication:
Manchester

A summary of a report by the National Confidential Inquiry examines the details of individual cases of suicide and homicide by people with mental illness. Scotland has high rates of both suicide and homicide, in the general population and in patients. The report highlights the key areas of clinical practice, and includes suggestions to strengthen training and services for the management of drug and alcohol misuse.

Subject terms:
mental health problems, homicide, suicide;
Content type:
research
Location(s):
Scotland
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