The relationship between negative life events and suicidal behavior: Moderating role of basic psychological needs

Background: Individuals who experience negative life events may be at increased risk for suicidal behavior. Intrapersonal characteristics, such as basic psychological needs, however, may buffer this association. Aims: To assess the potential moderating role of overall basic psychological needs, and the separate components of autonomy, competence, and relatedness, on the association between negative life events […]

How to build and maintain relationships with mental illness

This book outlines tools for building and maintaining relationships for and with people with mental illness by providing some insight and solutions to typical challenges. However, this book will not paraphrase the work of medical professionals, who accurately and scientifically assess mental illness. Instead, this book shows that people should care about mental illness because […]

Intimate relationships buffer suicidality in National Guard Service members: A longitudinal study

Objective Members of the U.S. military are at a high suicide risk. While studies have examined predictors of suicide in the U.S. military, more studies are needed which examine protective factors for suicide. Informed by the interpersonal theory of suicide, this study examined the strength of the intimate relationship and its role as a buffer […]

Relationship status and suicidal behavior in gay men: The role of thwarted belongingness and hope

Objective Levels of suicidal behavior among gay men are a significant concern. The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide proposes that being unpartnered is a risk factor for suicidal behavior due to thwarted belongingness; however, this has yet to be tested empirically. Recent studies also indicate that the two components of hope, agency and pathways, may be […]

Suicidal risk following the termination of romantic relationships

Background: The termination of a romantic relationship is an established predictor of suicide attempt. Severing a relationship with a romantic figure can feel life-ending, based on attachment theory. Aims:The primary goal of this study was to determine if specific risk markers for suicide are related to an individual’s commitment level to the romantic relationship prior to […]

Thwarted belongingness in relation to face-to-face and online interactions

Suicide is ranked as the tenth leading cause of death for all ages in the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2012). Joiner’s (2005) interpersonal theory of suicide stated thwarted belongingness—the feeling of being alienated from others—and perceived burdensomeness—the feeling of being a liability to others—are the primary proximal factors leading to suicidal […]

Relationship satisfaction and risk factors for suicide.

Background: Previous studies suggest that troubled romantic relationships are associated with higher risk factors for mental health. However, studies examining the role of relationship satisfaction in suicide risk factors are scarce. Aims: We investigated differences in risk factors for suicide between individuals with high relationship satisfaction, individuals with low relationship satisfaction, and singles. Furthermore, we […]