Abstract:Th is paper considers general and specifi c risk factors for suicidal behavior among vulnerable and marginalized mental health service users, employing specific sociological, psychological and psychiatric theories. We seek to explain the necessity of applying a multidimensional approach to this phenomenon and integrating knowledge from the three scientifi c fi elds. Th e paper emphasizes why it is essential to account not only for the individual but also for the social dimension of the problem. People with men… Show more
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