Essays about: "suicide prevention"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words suicide prevention.

  1. 1. Detection of suicidal ideation in written communication

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Melina Bernsland; [2023]
    Keywords : Suicidal ideation; machine learning; RoBERTa;

    Abstract : Suicide remains a global cause of mortality, presenting challenges in detection and prevention despite known warning signs. This work aimed to improve personal security management by leveraging machine learning advancements to identify suicidal ideation in written communications. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Silent Pandemic of Suicides in Spain : A Political Discourse Analysis of the Debate Surrounding the Issue of Suicide and Mental Health

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Garbiñe Uriarte Mencía; [2023]
    Keywords : human rights; suicide; suicide prevention; political debate; political discourse analysis; PDA; the right to life; the right to mental health; Spain;

    Abstract : In 2022 Spain recorded its highest suicide rates in history. Spanish politicians acknowledge the need for solutions but fail to agree on adequate ones that could help decrease the current upward trend in suicides. READ MORE

  4. 3. Managing loneliness as a risk factor in the suicidal behaviour of elderly people in Sweden : A case study in Region Skåne

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Talal Khalil; [2020]
    Keywords : Sweden; Region Skåne; elderly; loneliness; social isolation; suicide; risk factors; prevention; help-seeking behaviour; Sverige; Skåne; äldre; ensamhet; social isolering; självmord; riskfaktorer; förebyggande; hjälpsökande beteende.;

    Abstract : Suicide is among the major public health problems in Sweden and worldwide with social, emotional and financial consequences. Suicide is present in almost all age groups, and the elderly shows no exception of this trend. The research defines the elderly as those 65 years of age and older. READ MORE

  5. 4. THE FINAL VICTIM : Do mass shooters who commit suicide differ from those who do not?

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Linnea Malm; Dino Skodo; [2017]
    Keywords : Mass-shooting; mass-murder; Strain Theory; suicide; school shooting; terrorism;

    Abstract : Many mass-shooters commit suicide. Both mass shooting and suicide has been linked to Strain Theory. Studies have shown that workplace shootings often occur after the shooter has been fired. Studies have found that school shooters often have been exposed to bullying and social exclusion. READ MORE

  6. 5. Suicide in Addis Ababa : A Mixed Method Study of Incidence and Societal Views

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle

    Author : Kidane Ayele Gebrehiwot; [2017]
    Keywords : Addis Ababa; incidence; mixed method; suicide;

    Abstract : Introduction: Suicide is a global public health and social problem affecting the most productive age group, and the elderly. In Addis Ababa, despite high suicide rates there is no proper registration and certification that is meant for public health purpose. READ MORE