Resource Tag: ANGER

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The aim of this study was to examine the correlates of suicidal behaviour among 64 adolescents (ages 13-17 years) & 62 young adults (ages 18-35 years) within a psychiatric inpatient setting. The authors investigated the influence of impairment in general self-regulation, including specific behavioural dysregulation, on suicidal behaviour within these two groups. Results indicated that […]

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The aim of the present study was to test whether an association between inability to recall specific autobiographical memories & repetition of parasuicide could be replicated with a sample of 23 patients suffering from borderline personality disorder (BPD who completed an Autobiographical Memory Test (AMT). It was found that those who showed greatest over-general recall […]

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This chapter explores the nature of human fear & anger according to a ‘Primal’ psychological perspective. As part of this exploration, the author undertakes a ‘Primal’ understanding of suicide, which he argues is attempted when all the ways an individual has tried to end his or her pain have been unsuccessful. The benefits of Primal […]

A case of adolescent suicide is presented through an interview with the victim’s mother. 2 commentaries follow discussing the psychodynamic & diagnostic aspects of the suicidal development from a suicidological perspective. (15 refs)

Hostility & depression were examined in male psychiatric patients who exhibited either assaultive or suicide-attempting behavior. Both groups were compared to a sample of nonviolent males to provide a basis for interpreting the magnitude of these variables in relation to their violent behavior. Both suicide-attempting & assaultive patients were characterized by high levels of hostility […]

This chapter examines suicide as an act of inward-directed aggression & contrasts the act with outward-directed aggression. Henry & Short’s theory on inward directed aggression found two psychological correlates of oriented aggression in people: low superego & a psychological response to stress similar to the effects of nor-adrenalin. Henry & Short’s findings are contrasted to […]

The longitudinal implications of age-18 dysphoric mood were evaluated in 87 23-year-old young adults, using a prospective multi-informant design. Elevated initial CES-D (Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression)scores were found to predict chronic depressive symptoms and suicidal ideation in both genders. The results indicate that adolescent dysphoric mood is an important predictor of psychological distress in young […]

This article presents evidence that people contemplating suicide experience the same psychological stages of denial, anger, bargaining, depression & acceptance that people dying from other causes (such as terminal diseases) experience. A summary of Kubler-RossÕ (1969) model of these stages is presented. (7 refs) (SC)

In order to determine whether a genetic variation in the enzyme tryptophan hydroxylase (TPH) is associated with aggression & anger-related traits, the authors investigated a sample of community-based healthy volunteers & suicide attempters. For anger-related traits, an effect of TPH was observed in healthy volunteers & suicide attempters after controlling for age & educational level. […]

This paper examines impulsivity as a central factor in moderate/superficial self-mutilation such as skin-cutting & burning. On the whole, results from a variety of tests implicate impulsive personality functioning as a major factor is subjects with moderate/superficial self-mutilative behavior whose trait pathology is similar to personality disordered patients with other modes of self-harming impulsive behavior. […]

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This article discusses the role of the family in the origins of a suicidal state, & its role in resolving the suicidal crisis, especially when family therapy is available. Frequency of death wishes, homicidal ideations, & suicide pact-&-suicide-murder ideation, are discussed, along with success in therapy. Points of consideration are illustrated by case examples, mostly […]

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This article discusses the emotional distress family members might experience when caring for someone with a mental illness. Family caregivers may experience grief, guilt, anger, powerlessness, &/or fear. It is suggested education & peer groups may be most helpful to family members in dealing with their distress & in becoming better prepared caregivers. (2 refs.)

This study assessed the contribution of physical abuse to increased risk for suicidal behaviours in physically abused adolescents compared with nonabused adolescents, using the Suicide Probability Scale. Physically abused adolescents had higher mean scores on the Hopelessness, Negative Self-Evaluation, Hostility, & Suicide Ideation subscales. Significant predictors of subscale & overall scores included parent & adolescent […]