Socio-cultural context of suicidal behavior and some relevant data about suicides in Serbia

The paper explores a link between suicides and cultural, social, political and economic influences. Among the protective factors that lower suicide probability are proper treatment of mental illness and substance abuse, good social support, favorable socio-economic conditions, religious and cultural...

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Main Authors: Stanković Biljana, Penev Goran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Serbian Sociological Association, Belgrade 2009-01-01
Series:Sociološki Pregled
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Online Access:http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0085-6320/2009/0085-63200902155S.pdf