Emma J O'Brien, Sarah T Stahl, Meghan T Wong, Michelle Perry-Falconi, Hanga Galfalvy, Katalin Szanto
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Abstract
Background: This study examined deterrents to suicide in depressed older adults with and without a lifetime suicide attempt.
Methods: Older adults (N=264, M±SD age = 62.5±7.9 years) participating in a study on late-life suicide risk provided deterrents to suicide via free-response item. Two independent raters categorized participant responses based on Linehan's Reasons for Living scale. Logistic regression compared deterrent categories between attempters and nonattempters.
Results: Survival/coping beliefs (54%) and relationships (52%) were the most cited deterrents. Neither the number of categories endorsed, nor the type of deterrent categories were differentially associated with lifetime suicide attempt. Among attempters (n=106) individuals who attempted suicide more recently were less likely to endorse relationship deterrents compared to individuals who attempted suicide in the distal past.
Conclusions: Beliefs in one's ability to deal with stressful situations may have long-standing positive effect on suicidal behavior, while social disconnectedness is associated with recent suicide attempts.
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The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry is the leading source of information in the rapidly evolving field of geriatric psychiatry. This esteemed journal features peer-reviewed articles covering topics such as the diagnosis and classification of psychiatric disorders in older adults, epidemiological and biological correlates of mental health in the elderly, and psychopharmacology and other somatic treatments. Published twelve times a year, the journal serves as an authoritative resource for professionals in the field.
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