Luz Clare
From the Department of Family Medicine, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing.
J Am Board Fam Med. 2016 Jan-Feb;29(1):161-4. doi: 10.3122/jabfm.2016.01.150065.
Reflecting on the suicide of a close friend, this essay explores what comprises, and inspires a will to live, and how those in Family Medicine can address suicide risk even in the face of debilitating or terminal illness. Research indicates that the will to live is a measurable indicator of general well-being, distinct from depression, and an important predictor of a person's motivation to "hold on to life". As such, understanding what is at the heart of a desire to live should alter clinical practice. This essay offers ideas for ways in which to create bridges for patients that could help sustain life.
通过反思一位密友的自杀事件，本文探讨了构成生存意愿并激发其产生的因素，以及家庭医学从业者如何即便在面对使人衰弱的疾病或绝症时也能应对自杀风险。研究表明，生存意愿是总体幸福感的一个可衡量指标，有别于抑郁，且是一个人“坚持活下去”动力的重要预测因素。因此，理解生存欲望的核心所在应该会改变临床实践。本文提供了一些思路，介绍了如何为患者搭建有助于维持生命的桥梁。
