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Suicide refers to intentional self-killing. This may be done directly, or as a result of neglecting to look after oneself.

Suicide cluster is when two (2) or more suicides or attempted suicides non-randomly occur closely together in space or time.

Suicide contagion refers to a phenomenon in which the suicide of a well-known person is linked to the acceptance of suicide by people who closely identify with that individual.

Suicide hot lines refer to organizations in which suicide crisis intervention is done over the phone.

Suicide Rehearsal means to try out of plan without intent to die (e.g., driving by a bridge).

- Suicide Syndrome : Suicide Syndrome refers to long-term self -destructive life process

Deutsch: Sulcus / Español: Surco / Português: Sulco / Français: Sillon / Italian: Solco

Sulcus in the psychology context refers to the grooves or furrows found on the surface of the brain, which play a crucial role in the brain's structure and function. These grooves are essential for increasing the surface area of the cerebral cortex, allowing for a greater number of neurons and, consequently, higher cognitive functions.

In the field of psychology, summarization refers to the cognitive process of condensing and simplifying complex information, experiences, or emotions into concise and coherent representations. This mental activity involves the extraction of essential details while omitting non-essential elements, enabling individuals to grasp the core meaning, relevance, or significance of a given subject matter. Summarization plays a vital role in various aspects of psychological functioning, including memory consolidation, problem-solving, and communication.