Suicide pact in a depressed elderly couple: case report.
An elderly depressed couple with multiple physical problems decided that death was preferable to their present lifestyle, and made a suicide pact. At the last minute the wife felt unable to go through with it and the couple entered a psychiartic hosptial. During their 3-week stay they were treated appropriately with amitriptyline and psychotherapy. Since discharge they have been followed closely for two years. Some psycho- and socio-dynamic and therapeutic aspects are discussed.
D000275:Adjustment Disorders / Q000235:genetics / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy; D000368:Aged; D000639:Amitriptyline / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008393:Marriage; D011613:Psychotherapy; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
D000639:Amitriptyline