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Spain. A middle-aged woman suffering from major depressive disorder who jumped out of a fourth floor window in her home. No further info. Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the mental health diagnosis most commonly associated with suicide. Globally, more than 60% of individuals who have attempted suicide struggle with MDD. Moreover, patients with MDD have a 20-fold higher risk of suicide than the general population.

Fig.1 The individual’s body upon jumping from a fourth story window.

Fig.2 The view from above looking down upon the scene.

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