Suicide in Singapore

Chia Boon Hock; Audrey Chia

The Singapore Family Physician

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Suicide in Singapore

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Author(s):

Chia Boon Hock
Audrey Chia

Published in:

The Singapore Family Physician Vol 36 No 1 - Psychiatry Updates

Page(s):

26 - 29

Publication date:

1 March 2010

ISSN:

0377-5305

Abstract

The aim of this article is to provide readers with a guide on how to assess suicide risk in Singapore. Often it is not just one factor, but a combination of factors which triggers a person to suicide. It is through the understanding of these risk factors, that we can better assess the risk of suicide in our patients.