Suicidal Gestures: Decoding Ambiguous Behavioral Intent
Defining the Suicidal Gesture and its Nuances The concept of a suicidal gesture, often termed a parasuicide or non-fatal self-harm where intent to die is low or ambiguous, occupies a critical yet often misunderstood space within clinical psychology and suicidology. It fundamentally involves actions that mimic or simulate suicidal behavior but where the individual employs […]