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A Primer on Rational Suicide and Other Forms of Hastened Death
James L. Werth, Jr.
American Psychological Association AIDS Policy Congressional Fellow, jameswerth{at}aol.com
Daniel J. Holdwick, Jr.
St. Lawrence University
This article provides an overview of the major mental health issues involved in the debate over rational suicide and other forms of hastened death. In doing so, it covers the arguments for including counseling psychologists and other mental health professionals in discussions about hastened death; highlights the relevant empirical research associated with the topic, with special attention given to the studies involving psychologists and areas needing more investigation; and reviews the implications for practice and training and provides direction for those counseling psychologists who are working with persons who may be rational in their decisions to hasten death.
The Counseling Psychologist, Vol. 28, No. 4,
511-539 (2000)
DOI: 10.1177/0011000000284003

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