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Published in: Journal of Religion and Health 6/2018

01-12-2018 | Original Paper

Religion and Suicide: New Findings

Authors: Robin Edward Gearing, Dana Alonzo

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 6/2018

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Abstract

Suicide rates and risk and protective factors vary across religions. There has been a significant increase in research in the area of religion and suicide since the article, “Religion and Suicide,” reviewed these issues in 2009. This current article provides an updated review of the research since the original article was published. PsycINFO, MEDLINE, SocINDEX, and CINAHL databases were searched for articles on religion and suicide published between 2008 and 2017. Epidemiological data on suicidality and risk and protective factors across religions are explored. Updated general practice guidelines are provided, and areas for future research are identified.
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Metadata
Title
Religion and Suicide: New Findings
Authors
Robin Edward Gearing
Dana Alonzo
Publication date
01-12-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 6/2018
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-018-0629-8

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