passive suicide

passive suicide

ambiguous behavior that tends to be self-destructive, but not actively so, and is sometimes thought to reflect suicidal intentions. Examples of this behavior include failing to feed oneself or to engage in rudimentary self-care.

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Category Psychology Term
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First Letter P

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