The sample consisted of 18 subjects (17 males, one
fem). The age range was 30–49 years old. Most
victims were specialists (11 out of 18; 3 gynecologists,
2 psychiatrists, 2 pediatricians, 2 surgeons and
1 internist, 1 radiologist). The methods of suicide
were 6 hanging, 5 gun shots, 5 intravenous injections,
1 jumping and 1 drug over-dose. Psychiatric
disorders were found in 11 out of 18 cases, and
depressive disorder was the most common disorder.
More than 90% of people who take their lives
have a diagnosable mental disorder commonly a
depressive disorder.