title: The psychology of self-immolation in India.
abstract: Four cases of attempted self immolation were investigated. The psychiatric evaluation was done according to DSM- III-R criteria. The findings are discussed with reference to the psychological and socio-cultural perspectives.
authors.affiliation: Registrar, Department of Psychiatry, Medical College and Hospital, Rohtak - 124001.
authors.forename: V P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Mahla
authors.forename: S C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Bhargava
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dogra
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shome