BMC Psychiatry September 2020 PMID 32998717

High place phenomenon: prevalence and clinical correlates in two German samples.

Tobias Teismann, Julia Brailovskaia, Svenja Schaumburg, André Wannemüller

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The group shows high interest and engagement as people share personal stories like 'happens to me so often,' and discuss the phenomenon's prevalence and its possible link to mental health, with some posts questioning whether it's related to depression or suicidal ideation. The tone varies from personal to analytical, reflecting both curiosity and cautious skepticism.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

Discussions show mixed beliefs, with some posts skeptical about the connection between the phenomenon and suicidal thoughts, while others acknowledge the research findings.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts are curious, asking questions or sharing personal experiences, indicating high interest.

EngagementHigh engagement

Postings demonstrate deep engagement, with users referencing scientific studies, personal anecdotes, and analyses of the phenomenon.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions seem to raise awareness and curiosity around the topic, but the direct impact on perceptions or clinical practices appears moderate.

Abstract in brief

  • The high place phenomenon, which involves a sudden urge to jump from a high place, is quite common, with about 60% of the general online sample and 45% of clinical patients aware of it.
  • In the online group, experiencing the phenomenon was linked to higher levels of suicide ideation and anxiety sensitivity, but these links were not found in the clinical sample of fear of flying patients.
  • The study suggests that the high place phenomenon is a widespread experience that can occur regardless of suicidal thoughts, and it should not be mistaken for an actual desire to die.]

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L'Encyclopédie
@WorldKnownledge · X

cherchent plutôt à approfondir la première hypothèse, d'où le fait que je vous en parle ! SOURCES : https://t.co/TRM3re2Ucp https://t.co/xYxIWg2Nk8 https://t.co/53Y9JyZbBv (une autre étude détruisant le lien entre ressentir l'envie de sauter et avoir des envies suicidaires).

Nov 19, 2023 · 76 likes · 3 shares · 213,634 followers View post →
faithhopelove
@fhljpt · X

先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence and clinical correlates in two German samples https://t.co/gwH6eAnn1K

May 14, 2022 · 46 likes · 9 shares · 16,787 followers View post →
Normalmighty
@normalmity · X

@CapCorgiTTV @VerysaneGravey2 @dbcxptures As far as I can tell they don't know the science behind it. https://t.co/NlzOfRHLow The author of this paper suggested that, but emphasized that it was pure speculation on their part, after the actual study ruled out suicidal urges as the primary cause.

Feb 11, 2025 · 15 likes · 47 followers View post →
Rory Blank
@BoneJail · X

I don’t want to die, this is a really common phenomenon https://t.co/K7hCuGjdBc

Jun 14, 2021 · 7 likes · 18,652 followers View post →
Daniel Hwang
@danhwang88 · X

@DheerajShah_ https://t.co/bQvwoYH14z

Dec 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 7,085 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

Do you ever have a sudden urge to jump when in a high places? Is this a sign of a hidden death wish? Researchers from @ruhrunibochum have studied the phenomenon here: https://t.co/gCbRWYMv8b #BMCPsychiatry https://t.co/87NbncC3gL

Oct 19, 2020 · 1 like · 21,329 followers View post →

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Understanding the Urge to Jump from Heights

Have you ever found yourself on a high building, looking down and feeling an urge to jump? You’re not alone. This video explores the psychological phenomenon known as the high place phenomenon, addressing common…

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@TuggSpeedman85 @KayleeMiata @chrismadsen25 @isoLectik @CollinRugg https://t.co/dvH8VA7kRw one google search you stupid fuck

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Normalmighty
@normalmity · X

@CapCorgiTTV @VerysaneGravey2 @dbcxptures As far as I can tell they don't know the science behind it. https://t.co/NlzOfRHLow The author of this paper suggested that, but emphasized that it was pure speculation on their part, after the actual study ruled out suicidal urges as the primary cause.

Feb 11, 2025 · 15 likes · 47 followers View post →
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@eto_jpg @russiancinbun @mrmshka https://t.co/iWtcJKVb9C. https://t.co/Vj4v8JKeO3

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@DoragonLOL · X

RT @WorldKnownledge: cherchent plutôt à approfondir la première hypothèse, d'où le fait que je vous en parle ! SOURCES : https://t.co/TRM…

Nov 19, 2023 · 3 shares · 159 followers View post →
lordmagnezone
@lordmagnezone · X

RT @WorldKnownledge: cherchent plutôt à approfondir la première hypothèse, d'où le fait que je vous en parle ! SOURCES : https://t.co/TRM…

Nov 19, 2023 · 3 shares · 161 followers View post →
Iznongood
@thiam_hassan · X

RT @WorldKnownledge: cherchent plutôt à approfondir la première hypothèse, d'où le fait que je vous en parle ! SOURCES : https://t.co/TRM…

Nov 19, 2023 · 3 shares · 1,160 followers View post →
L'Encyclopédie
@WorldKnownledge · X

cherchent plutôt à approfondir la première hypothèse, d'où le fait que je vous en parle ! SOURCES : https://t.co/TRM3re2Ucp https://t.co/xYxIWg2Nk8 https://t.co/53Y9JyZbBv (une autre étude détruisant le lien entre ressentir l'envie de sauter et avoir des envies suicidaires).

Nov 19, 2023 · 76 likes · 3 shares · 213,634 followers View post →
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@XopherLance · X

@cmclymer He’s on the roof of the A block of Hollywood Terrace in #SheungWan, Hong Kong! That love/hate feeling some of us get could be a manifestation of High Place Phenomenon (HPP), a.k.a. The Call of the Void. https://t.co/CWh2DLABTI https://t.co/6UDrSxLF4D

Jan 21, 2023 · 1 like · 503 followers View post →
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@lilacrimosa · X

@EeveeA @DieselTTV Also known as the high place phenomenon. https://t.co/6nVOpawF4Z

Jun 10, 2022 · 1 like · 203 followers View post →
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@bakaahobaka · X

RT @fhljpt: 先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence an…

May 18, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,676 followers View post →
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@rin026daisuki · X

RT @fhljpt: 先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence an…

May 14, 2022 · 9 shares · 45 followers View post →
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@1o8sSbW5tMZEGSf · X

RT @fhljpt: 先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence an…

May 14, 2022 · 9 shares · 102 followers View post →
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@shikamaru197303 · X

RT @fhljpt: 先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence an…

May 14, 2022 · 9 shares · 587 followers View post →
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@_24_com · X

RT @fhljpt: 先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence an…

May 14, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,483 followers View post →
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@amane1735 · X

RT @fhljpt: 先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence an…

May 14, 2022 · 9 shares · 484 followers View post →
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@Demons_whisper · X

RT @fhljpt: 先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence an…

May 14, 2022 · 9 shares · 1,026 followers View post →
faithhopelove
@fhljpt · X

先日、あるマンション高層階で眺望の良いバルコニーに出た時 フェンスを乗り越えて飛び降りたくなる衝動が湧いてきて早々に室内に戻りました 高所恐怖症ではありません 高所現象です High place phenomenon: prevalence and clinical correlates in two German samples https://t.co/gwH6eAnn1K

May 14, 2022 · 46 likes · 9 shares · 16,787 followers View post →
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@heytheredude · X

There is a story circulating about the suicide of Cheslie Kryst. Recently I stumbled across some research about people who jump from high places but they didn't want to die. It's called high place phenomenon. An interesting read: https://t.co/taefl1kI5k.

Jan 30, 2022 · 1 like · 36 followers View post →
Daniel Hwang
@danhwang88 · X

@DheerajShah_ https://t.co/bQvwoYH14z

Dec 16, 2021 · 2 likes · 7,085 followers View post →
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@k_r_n_o · X

@Superdr49425468 This happens to me so often! And I really can't look down from a bridge / balcony / cliff and always need to step away from them to remove the urge. And there's a name "high place phenomenon" https://t.co/iuSHkUmyeY

Nov 3, 2021 · 1 like · 1,986 followers View post →
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@bkk001 · X

High place phenomenon: prevalence and clinical correlates in two German samples | BMC Psychiatry | Full Text https://t.co/8VpKXAGtG8

Aug 6, 2021 · 13,048 followers View post →
Rory Blank
@BoneJail · X

I don’t want to die, this is a really common phenomenon https://t.co/K7hCuGjdBc

Jun 14, 2021 · 7 likes · 18,652 followers View post →
Liam
@Birchola · X

@nicknackjames1 @benrobinson97 Was this through depression or just the high place phenomenon most people experience? https://t.co/wohMMcaFEj

Mar 25, 2021 · 2,330 followers View post →
BMC Series
@BMC_series · X

Do you ever have a sudden urge to jump when in a high places? Is this a sign of a hidden death wish? Researchers from @ruhrunibochum have studied the phenomenon here: https://t.co/gCbRWYMv8b #BMCPsychiatry https://t.co/87NbncC3gL

Oct 19, 2020 · 1 like · 21,329 followers View post →
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@myjournals · X

High place phenomenon: prevalence and clinical correlates in two German samples https://t.co/7XaWX4cd9f

Sep 30, 2020 · 557 followers View post →