Abstract

Influence of Traumatic Grief on Suicidal Ideation Among Young Adults

Prigerson H G~~Bridge J~~et al

Year: 1999 Source: American Journal of Psychiatry, v.156, no.12, (December 1999), p.1994-1995 SIEC No: 19990732

The influence of traumatic grief on suicidal ideation was examined. The Beck-Kovacs Scale for Suicidal Ideation was administered to 76 young adult friends of suicide victims. Traumatic grief was associated with a 5.08 times greater likelihood of suicidal ideation, after control for depression. Comorbid traumatic grief & depression were not associated with a greater likelihood of suicidal ideation. (11 refs.)