Burns as a consequence of suicidal acts-the problem of self-immolation

Suicide attempts and suicides present a significant issue in modern societies. Self-immolation is a particularly stark and distressing method of taking one's life. The aim of this article is to present the cases of three patients who committed the act of self-immolation and to analyse their mental state. The research utilised the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28), Perceived Stress Scale (PSS-10), Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS), along a purpose-built questionnaire. The findings showed that all three patients scored high on the GHQ-28. In terms of the PSS-10, it was noticed that two out of the three examined patients also achieved high scores. The obtained results indicate the high intensity of stress experienced by these patients. Additionally, results from the HADS showed that all patients scored above 10 on the HADS-A subscale.