According to Durkheim, what are the four types of suicide? In which category
would the Indian tradition of wives intentionally throwing themselves onto the
funeral pyres of their dead husbands fit into?
Are there gender differences between men and women in the rates of suicide
attempts and suicide completion? If yes, what is one possible explanation for
these gender differences?
How have religious affiliations and social policies been shown to play a role in
the prevalence of suicide attempts and completions?
What evidence is there to support the theory that mood disorders (usually
depression) and suicide have similar biological pathways?
What are various approaches in the treatment of suicide? What are some of the
difficulties in the different treatments?
