Year: 2022
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The bridge across the Suriname River in Paramaribo is the only one in Suriname high enough to kill oneself by jumping from it. Although the bridge is known as a place widely used to commit suicide, data and background of the suicides are lacking.To provide more insight into bridge suicides in Paramaribo, this article presents some data about these suicides and potential suicides. Five case studies are presented to illustrate the very diverse backgrounds of some of these suicides and show how the persons who committed them, also seem to share a psychic pain that they felt to be unbearable.The attractiveness of jumping from the bridge as a means to commit suicide as well as preventive measures that have been taken are discussed. The article concludes with some recommendations.
Source: Academic Journal of Suriname
Authors: Balraadjsing, Dhoerendra, Graafsma, Tobi
Institutions: Arkin, Anton de Kom University of Suriname
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220554206