What does parasuicide mean?
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para·sui·cide
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parasuicidenoun
A supposed suicide attempt that was not intended to succeed.
Etymology: coined by in 1977.
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parasuicide
A suicide attempt is an attempt to die by suicide that results in survival. It may be referred to as a "failed" or "unsuccessful" suicide attempt, though these terms are discouraged by mental health professionals for implying that a suicide resulting in death is a successful and positive outcome.
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parasuicide
Parasuicide refers to deliberate self-injurious or self-destructive behaviors, such as self-harming acts or attempted suicides, where the intent to cause death is usually unclear or ambiguous. It refers to acts that are intentionally self-inflicted but do not result in death.
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Parasuicide
Parasuicide refers to suicide attempts or gestures and self-harm where there is no result in death. It is a non-fatal act in which a person deliberately causes injury to him or herself or ingests any prescribed or generally recognised therapeutic dose in excess. The term was first coined in Edinburgh by Norman Kreitman It is considered to be a serious public health issue. Parasuicide is the strongest known indicator for a future successful suicide attempt. Other researchers also include those who attempt suicide with the intent to kill themselves in the definition of parasuicide. Studies have found that about half of those who complete suicide have a history of parasuicide. Parasuicide is most common in adolescents and young adults.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of parasuicide in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of parasuicide in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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