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Published May 30, 2023

Hasliza Swe Adan  

Abstract

Research on suicide has emerged as a crucial area of inquiry in the fields of public health, mental health, and social science. It is imperative to investigate the actual occurrence of suicide fatalities. The utilization of psychoanatomy is a highly effective scientific approach for gaining a deeper comprehension of an individual’s social, psychological, and physical state prior to their death. There is a paucity of research on suicide that employs psychoanatomical methodologies. The present discourse concentrates on the contemporary state of affairs and constraints surrounding psychoanatomical investigations pertaining to individuals who have died from suicide.

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Keywords

Suicide Death, Psychoanatomy, Mental Health, Accidental Death

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How to Cite
Adan, H. S. (2023). Psychoanatomy of Suicide Victims: A Methodological Analysis. Science Insights, 42(5), 923–927. https://doi.org/10.15354/si.23.re311
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