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Journal of Social History 46.3 (2013): 620-632. Argues Suicide” is a modern concept—emerging in English in 1650s and in French and Spanish in late 18th century. Crocker, Lester G. "The discussion of suicide in the eighteenth century." Journal of the History of Ideas (1952): 13#1 pp 47–72. online; Gambotto, Antonella (2004).
Melancholia was a far broader concept than today's depression; prominence was given to a clustering of the symptoms of sadness, dejection, and despondency, and often fear, anger, delusions and obsessions were included. [3] Physicians in the Persian and then the Muslim world developed ideas about melancholia during the Islamic Golden Age.
Family history of suicide or mental illness; Greater than 45 years of age; History of suicide attempts or self-injurious behaviors; Inability to accept help; Lack of social support; Male; Poor health; Psychotic features (auditory or visual hallucinations, disorganization of speech, behavior, or thought) Recent severe loss; Severe depression
Some people might have a mix of both symptoms of depression and manic symptoms at the same time. Mixed features (as well as rapid cycling) are more common in women with bipolar disorder. Suicidal ...
Other symptoms of depression include poor concentration and memory, [19] withdrawal from social situations and activities, reduced sex drive, irritability, and thoughts of death or suicide. Insomnia is common; in the typical pattern, a person wakes very early and cannot get back to sleep.
Most suicidologists think about the history of suicide in terms of courts, church, press, morals, and society. [ citation needed ] In Ancient Greece , there were several opinions about suicide. It was tolerated and even lauded when committed by patricians (generals and philosophers) but condemned if committed by plebeians (common people) or slaves.
Genetics might influence rates of suicide. A family history of suicide, especially in the mother, affects children more than adolescents or adults. [78] Adoption studies have shown that this is the case for biological relatives, but not adopted relatives. This makes familial risk factors unlikely to be due to imitation. [36]
Depression can have multiple, sometimes overlapping, origins. Depression can be a symptom of some mood disorders, some of which are also commonly called depression, such as major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder and dysthymia. [7] Additionally, depression can be a normal temporary reaction to life events, such as the loss of a loved one.