Glossary D

Death anxiety is defined as fear and apprehension about one's own death; personal fear and worry about death ; concerns or worries related in some way to death

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Death attitude is defined as a more or less settled way of being in the world, presenting oneself to the world, behaving, or acting that reflects some belief, opinion, or feeling related to death

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Death certificate is defined as a legal document recording time and cause of death, along with other significant information

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Death darers are individuals who are ambivalent about dying and take actions that increase their chances of death, but that do not guarantee they will die

Death education is teaching and learning about death-related subjects, such as dying and bereavement.

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Death ignorers refer to individuals who intend to end their lives, but do not believe that this means the end of their existence

Deutsch: Todesinitiator / Español: iniciador de la muerte / Português: iniciador da morte / Français: initiateur de la mort / Italiano: iniziatore della morte

The concept of a Death initiator in psychology refers to a psychological or behavioral pattern that, consciously or unconsciously, sets in motion processes leading to self-destruction or fatal outcomes. This term is often explored in clinical psychology, suicidology, and existential therapy, where it intersects with themes of self-harm, risk-taking, and existential despair. Understanding this phenomenon requires examining both individual predispositions and environmental triggers.

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Death initiators are individuals who intend to die but believe that they are simply speeding up an inevitable death