A Case Report of a Patient Involved in an Alleged Homicide–Attempted Suicide Case - a Theoretical Discussion on the Theory of Homicide-Suicide
Homicide-Suicide: A Case Report
Vol. 10 No. 2 : 2015 (141-145)
Abstract
This case report stresses the role of depression in the manifestation of a homicide-attempted suicide. We report the case of a man who allegedly murdered his partner and then attempted suicide. Previously, he had several failures and rejections in relationships in addition to work-related stress. He was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and treated with antidepressant. The scarcity of homicide-attempted suicide as exemplified in this case could give an insight to the Psychiatrist for better understading and possible prevention.
Keywords :
depression,
homicide,
suicide,
Correspondance Address
Ahmad Nabil Md Rosli, Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre, Jalan Yaacob Latif, Bandar Tun Razak, 56000 Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel: +603-91455555 Fax: +603-91456681 Email: ahmadnabilrosli@gmail.com
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