The study of suicide is essential for psychological autopsy and death investigations seeking to determine the likelihood of suicide over homicide or accident. A recent study published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology by Rory O'Connor and colleagues examined psychological processes and repeat suicidal behavior over time, finding the role of entrapment significant in the suicidal process. Dr. Welner reviews this study and discusses its forensic relevance.
Read Dr. Welner's review and commentary here.
