PSYCH 173: Suicide Treatment

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Opublikowano: 2026-11-04

London, 1895. A disturbing message arrived at Baker Street from St Bartholomew’s Hospital. A young woman had survived a suicide attempt and was preparing to return home. Her physician believed that treating her depression would be sufficient. Her family believed she should remain in hospital indefinitely. The ward superintendent believed that once she denied suicidal thoughts, she could safely be discharged. Three opinions. Three different answers. Yet none seemed to explain what would actually keep her safe. Medlock Holmes and Watson travelled to an imposing institution known as the House of th...