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dc.contributor.authorDe Leo, D
dc.contributor.authorHickey, PA
dc.contributor.authorMeneghel, G
dc.contributor.authorCantor, CH
dc.date.accessioned2017-05-03T13:39:56Z
dc.date.available2017-05-03T13:39:56Z
dc.date.issued1999
dc.identifier.issn0033-3182
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/S0033-3182(99)71229-6
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10072/33843
dc.description.abstractNumerous studies have examined the emotional impact exerted by sight loss. Research has tended to focus on clinical-diagnostic rather than therapeutic-preventive aspects. Blindness and sight restoration have been reported to induce both temporary and longer term psychopathology, usually followed by psychosocial readjustment. However, in some cases, readjustment may not occur and suicide may result. Together with an extensive review of available literature, the authors present cases taken from their psychological autopsy study database. When compared with a hearing-impaired control group, impaired sight alone can acutely affect otherwise psychologically healthy individuals. Ophthalmologists need to be aware of this problem and to develop closer collaboration with mental health professionals. Serious consideration of this problem and definition of clear guidelines may prevent suicidal behavior.
dc.description.peerreviewedYes
dc.description.publicationstatusYes
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherAmerican Psychiatric Publishing
dc.publisher.placeUSA
dc.relation.ispartofpagefrom339
dc.relation.ispartofpageto344
dc.relation.ispartofjournalPsychosomatics
dc.relation.ispartofvolume40
dc.subject.fieldofresearchClinical sciences
dc.subject.fieldofresearchcode3202
dc.titleBlindness, Fear of Sight Loss, and Suicide
dc.typeJournal article
dc.type.descriptionC1 - Articles
dc.type.codeC - Journal Articles
gro.facultyGriffith Health, Australian Institute for Suicide Research & Prevention
gro.date.issued2015-05-25T05:46:37Z
gro.hasfulltextNo Full Text
gro.griffith.authorDe Leo, Diego


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