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Parasuicide

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An apparent attempt at suicide, commonly called a suicidal gesture, in which the aim is not death.

For example, a sublethal drug overdose or wrist slash.

Previous parasuicide is a predictor of suicide.

The increased risk of subsequent suicide persists without decline for at least two decades

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