Heilbron Nicole, Compton Jill S, Daniel Stephanie S, Goldston David B
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill.
Prof Psychol Res Pr. 2010 Jun 1;41(3):221-227. doi: 10.1037/a0018712.
Historically, certain terms used to describe psychopathology have evolved over time due to changing social and political contexts. This paper explores the importance of a clear and consistent language for characterizing suicide-related behaviors with a particular focus on the commonly used label "suicide gesture." The historical and contemporary uses of the term are explored, and clinical, research, and training implications are discussed. Clinicians and researchers are strongly encouraged to consider discontinuing the use of the term suicide gesture in light of its associated dismissive connotations and inconsistent application in clinical practice and research. In lieu of the term suicide gesture, recommendations are made regarding an increased emphasis by clinicians and researchers on more precise descriptions of suicidal behaviors and the functional assessment of suicide-related behaviors.
从历史上看，由于社会和政治背景的变化，某些用于描述精神病理学的术语随着时间的推移而演变。本文探讨了使用清晰一致的语言来描述与自杀相关行为的重要性，特别关注常用标签“自杀姿态”。探讨了该术语的历史和当代用法，并讨论了其对临床、研究和培训的影响。鉴于“自杀姿态”一词具有轻蔑含义且在临床实践和研究中的应用不一致，强烈鼓励临床医生和研究人员考虑停止使用该术语。取而代之的是“自杀姿态”这个术语，建议临床医生和研究人员更多地强调对自杀行为进行更精确的描述以及对与自杀相关行为进行功能评估。
