Three-Step Structural Assessment  of Suicide (Hopelessness, Ache, Depression, Interpersonal Needs, Acquired Capability for Suicide, and Suicide Attempt) in Students

Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ) is a self-report measure of perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness with five versions in recent studies. There are five versions of INQ. But results from studies using different versions are quite different. Current suicide behavior among teenagers has attracted much attention. But which version is more suitable for teenage samples is still uncertain. It is important to compare the potential differences in different versions of INQ to identify the most psychometrically available version to predict teenagers' acquired capability for suicide and provide them with timely help to reduce teenagers' suicide rates. This study compared the construct validity, internal consistency, validity, and average test information of each version in the sample of teenagers. Results showed the 10-item version provided the most average test information in both thwarted belongingness subscale and perceived burdensomeness subscale, and the INQ-10 is more suitable for teenage samples.

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Nonsuicidal self-injury and disordered eating: Differences in acquired capability and suicide attempt severity

Psychiatry Research ◽

10.1016/j.psychres.2018.05.021 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 266 ◽

pp. 72-78 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Amy M. Brausch ◽

Natalie M. Perkins

Keyword(s):

Suicide Attempt ◽

Disordered Eating ◽

Acquired Capability ◽

Self Injury ◽

Nonsuicidal Self Injury

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A Measurement Invariance Analysis of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire and Acquired Capability for Suicide Scale in Autistic and Non-Autistic Adults

Autism in Adulthood ◽

10.1089/aut.2019.0055 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 193-203 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Mirabel K. Pelton ◽

Hayley Crawford ◽

Ashley E. Robertson ◽

Jacqui Rodgers ◽

Simon Baron-Cohen ◽

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Keyword(s):

Measurement Invariance ◽

Acquired Capability ◽

Interpersonal Needs ◽

Autistic Adults ◽

Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire

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Evaluating the psychometric properties of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire and the Acquired Capability for Suicide Scale in military veterans.

Psychological Assessment ◽

10.1037/pas0000310 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (12) ◽

pp. 1684-1694 ◽

Cited By ~ 21

Author(s):

Peter M. Gutierrez ◽

James Pease ◽

Bridget B. Matarazzo ◽

Lindsey L. Monteith ◽

Theresa Hernandez ◽

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Keyword(s):

Psychometric Properties ◽

Military Veterans ◽

Acquired Capability ◽

Interpersonal Needs ◽

Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire

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An Initial Investigation of Suicide Attempt Disclosures Among US Veterans

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000727 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-7

Author(s):

Brooke A. Ammerman ◽

Sarah P. Carter ◽

Heather M. Gebhardt ◽

Jonathan Buchholz ◽

Mark A. Reger

Keyword(s):

Suicide Attempt ◽

Mental Health Professionals ◽

Help Seeking ◽

Psychiatric Treatment ◽

Small Sample Size ◽

Romantic Partners ◽

Small Sample ◽

Professional Care ◽

Patient Disclosure ◽

Previous Suicide Attempt

Abstract. Background: Patient disclosure of prior suicidal behaviors is critical for effectively managing suicide risk; however, many attempts go undisclosed. Aims: The current study explored how responses following a suicide attempt disclosure may relate to help-seeking outcomes. Method: Participants included 37 veterans with a previous suicide attempt receiving inpatient psychiatric treatment. Veterans reported on their most and least helpful experiences disclosing their suicide attempt to others. Results: Veterans disclosed their suicide attempt to approximately eight individuals. Mental health professionals were the most cited recipient of their most helpful disclosure; romantic partners were the most common recipient of their least helpful disclosures. Positive reactions within the context of the least helpful disclosure experience were positively associated with a sense of connection with the disclosure recipient. Positive reactions within the most helpful disclosure experience were positively associated with the likelihood of future disclosure. No reactions were associated with having sought professional care or likelihood of seeking professional care. Limitations: The results are considered preliminary due to the small sample size. Conclusion: Findings suggest that while positive reactions may influence suicide attempt disclosure experiences broadly, additional research is needed to clarify factors that drive the decision to disclose a suicide attempt to a professional.

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Reassessment of Suicide Attempters at Home, Shortly After Discharge from Hospital

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000041 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 31 (6) ◽

pp. 303-310 ◽

Cited By ~ 9

Author(s):

Bas Verwey ◽

Jeroen A. van Waarde ◽

Molla A. Bozdağ ◽

Iris van Rooij ◽

Edwin de Beurs ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Suicide Attempt ◽

General Hospital ◽

Hospital Environment ◽

Initial Assessment ◽

Suicide Attempters ◽

Systematic Assessment ◽

Suicide Intent ◽

Initial Hospital ◽

Discharge From Hospital ◽

At Home

Background: Assessment of suicide attempters in a general hospital may be influenced by the condition of the patient and the unfavorable circumstances of the hospital environment. Aims: To determine whether the results of a reassessment at home shortly after discharge from hospital differ from the initial assessment in the hospital. Methods: In this prospective study, systematic assessment of 52 suicide attempters in a general hospital was compared with reassessment at home, shortly after discharge. Results: Reassessments at home concerning suicide intent, motives for suicide attempt, and dimensions of psychopathology did not differ significantly from the initial hospital assessment. However, patients’ motives for the suicide attempt had changed to being less impulsive and more suicidal, worrying was significantly higher, and self-esteem was significantly lower. A third of the patients had forgotten their aftercare arrangements and most patients who initially felt no need for additional help had changed their mind at reassessment. Conclusions: Results from this group of suicide attempters suggest that a brief reassessment at home shortly after discharge from hospital should be considered.

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Stakeholder Perspectives on the Stigma of Suicide Attempt Survivors

Crisis ◽

10.1027/0227-5910/a000413 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 38 (2) ◽

pp. 73-81 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Lindsay L. Sheehan ◽

Patrick W. Corrigan ◽

Maya A. Al-Khouja ◽

Keyword(s):

Suicide Attempt ◽

Health Professionals ◽

Attempted Suicide ◽

Community Based Participatory Research ◽

Public Stigma ◽

Suicide Method ◽

Community Based ◽

Stakeholder Perspectives ◽

Personal Experiences ◽

Prejudice And Discrimination

Abstract. Background: Past scholarly efforts to describe and measure the stigma surrounding suicide have largely viewed suicide stigma from the perspective of the general public. Aims: In the spirit of community-based participatory research (CBPR), the current study brought together a diverse stakeholder team to qualitatively investigate the suicide stigma as experienced by those most intimately affected by suicide. Method: Seven focus groups (n = 62) were conducted with suicide attempt survivors, family members of those who died by suicide, and suicide loss therapists. Results: Themes were derived for stereotypes (n = 30), prejudice (n = 3), and discrimination (n = 4). People who attempted suicide were seen as attention-seeking, selfish, incompetent, emotionally weak, and immoral. Participants described personal experiences of prejudice and discrimination, including those with health professionals. Conclusion: Participants experienced public stigma, self-stigma, and label avoidance. Analyses reveal that the stigma of suicide shares similarities with stereotypes of mental illness, but also includes some important differences. Attempt survivors may be subject to double stigma, which impedes recovery and access to care.

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