Suicidal Risk Factors in Inquiries Helpline Subscribers

The article deals with the practical aspects of counseling a psychologist of a remote psychological service (helpline) for subscribers with suicidal tendencies. Potential risk factors for the formation of anti-vital experiences include the subscriber’s previous experience, personal characteristics and character accentuations, and the experience of acute and chronic psychotraumatic events in the past.

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