suicidal gesture


gesture

 [jes´cher] an act made or something said to signify intention or attitude.suicidal gesture a more serious warning than a suicide threat; it may be followed by a planned suicidal act that attracts attention without seriously injuring the subject.

suicidal gesture

Any behavior or action that might be–or might have been, in the case of successful completion thereof–interpreted as indicating a person's desire or intent to commit suicide. See Cry for help.