Murder-Suicide in Post-Katrina New Orleans: A Perfect Storm of Multidetermined Causes – W. Scott Griffies MD, DFAPA

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This applied psychoanalytic paper explores the phenomenon of murder-suicide in post-Katrina New Orleans, focusing on the case of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall. The aftermath of natural disasters like Hurricane Katrina often leads to increased mental health issues, including violence and suicide. The author, who lived and practiced psychiatry in the French Quarter, was involved ... Read more