Presents the problem of suicide as discussed by doctors, psychiatrists, and social workers. Uses a case history to point out that the causes and related aspects of suicide are not always understood. Includes an introduction by Dr Karl Menninger.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
008523
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social workers
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Medical personnel
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Mental health
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Psychiatry
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Suicide
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)