Term ID: T4359

Psychological Autopsy

/psychological-autopsy/
Systematic investigation of deceased individuals' mental state and circumstances to understand factors contributing to death.
Example: Comprehensive analysis of suicide cases examining mental health history, recent stressors, and warning signs for prevention purposes.

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Reference: Cavanagh et al. (2003)