Previous Suicide Attempt and Its Association With Method Used in a Suicide Death

Jamison, Ethan C.; Bol, Kirk A.

doi:10.1016/j.amepre.2016.07.023

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“…In line with previous research and in support of the stress-diathesis model, we predicted that decedents with no history of suicide attempts would have a less significant stressor precipitating suicide (Pettit et al, 2004) and fewer SLEs (Pompili et al, 2011) in comparison to decedents with a history of multiple attempts. Additionally, consistent with the findings of Jamison and Bol (2016), we predicted that decedents with no previous attempts would utilize more violent methods for suicide in comparison to decedents with multiple previous attempts.…”

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“…Further, such findings suggest that decedents who die on a first attempt would be more likely to employ violent methods for suicide in comparison to those with multiple previous attempts (Lin and Tsai, 2004). Indeed, research suggests that death by suicide in those who die on their first attempt is associated with the use of violent methods (Jamison and Bol, 2016). …”

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The role of stressful life events preceding death by suicide: Evidence from two samples of suicide decedents

Buchman‐Schmitt

Chu

Michaels

et al. 2017

Psychiatry Research

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Stressful life events (SLEs) are associated with increased risk for suicidal behavior. Less is known regarding the intensity of SLEs and how this may vary as a function of suicide attempt history. As a large percentage of suicide decedents do not have a history of suicidal behavior, SLEs precipitating suicide may help characterize suicidality in this understudied population. This paper examines the intensity, number, and accumulation of SLEs preceding death by suicide among decedents with varying suicide attempt histories. Suicide attempts, SLEs, and suicide methods were examined in two samples: 62 prison-based and 117 community-based suicide decedents. Regression was used to compare the level of stressor precipitating death by suicide in decedents who died on a first attempt versus multiple previous attempts. A non-significant trend was observed in the prison population which was supported by significant findings in the community-based sample. Decedents who died on a first attempt experienced a stressor of a lower magnitude when compared to decedents with multiple previous suicide attempts. We discuss the implications of these findings in relation to the stress-diathesis model for suicide.

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The role of stressful life events preceding death by suicide: Evidence from two samples of suicide decedents

Buchman‐Schmitt

Chu

Michaels

et al. 2017

Psychiatry Research

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“…Second, consistent with the epidemiology of suicide attempts (Lahoz, Hvid, & Wang, 2016), the sample mainly consisted of females. Although this is representative of the usual clinical population, men with a history of suicide attempts are at higher risk of death by suicide (Jamison & Bol, 2016). It is thus important to devise strategies that increase access to treatment for males.…”

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Gratitude diary for the management of suicidal inpatients: A randomized controlled trial

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Background:The management of suicidal crisis remains a major issue for clinicians, driving the development of new strategies. Methods:We conducted a randomized controlled trial based on a 7-day add-on positive psychology program: gratitude diary (intervention) versus food diary (control) in adults hospitalized for current suicidal ideation or a suicide attempt. The primary effectiveness outcome was betweengroup differences for mean change of current psychological pain, between the beginning and the end of the 7-day intervention. We measured between-group differences for mean change of suicidal ideation, hopelessness and optimism, and depression and anxiety between inclusion and after the completion of the 7-day intervention. We compared mean change of current psychological pain, suicidal ideation, and hopelessness and optimism between immediate pre and post daily journal completion. Results: Two hundred and one participants were enrolled and randomized. Between pretherapy and posttherapy: There were no significant between-group differences for mean change of severity and intensity of suicidal ideation and current hopelessness. Between-group difference for mean change of current psychological pain was trending (P = 0.05). Mean change of depression, anxiety, and optimism was significantly higher in the intervention than in the control group. Between immediate pre and post daily journal completion: Between-group differences favored gratitude (vs. food) diary for all outcomes (psychological pain, suicidal ideation, and hopelessness and optimism; P < 10 −3 ).Participants found the intervention to be more useful than the food diary. Conclusions:Through gratitude diary appears a very straightforward intervention that could be developed as an adjunctive strategy for suicidal patients. K E Y W O R D Sgratitude, positive psychology, randomized controlled trial, suicidal crisis

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“…Second, as regards the epidemiology of suicide attempts [55], the majority of the sample consisted of females. Although this is representative of the usual clinical population, men with a history of suicide attempts are at higher risk of death by suicide [56]. It is thus important to devise strategies that increase access to treatment for males.…”

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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Management of Suicidal Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Ducasse

Jaussent

Arpon-Brand

et al. 2018

Psychother Psychosom

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Background: The management of suicidal crisis remains a major issue for clinicians, driving the development of new strategies to improve suicide prevention. Methods: We conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing a 7-week acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) versus relaxation group, as adjunct to treatment as usual for adult outpatients suffering from a current suicidal behavior disorder. The primary outcome was the rate of change in the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale suicidal ideation subscore (adding severity and intensity subscores). Secondary outcomes were the rates of change for depressive symptomatology, psychological pain, anxiety, hopelessness, anger, quality of life, and therapeutic processes. Assessments were performed in the 2 weeks preceding the beginning of the treatment (pretreatment assessment), and within 1 week (posttherapy assessment) and 3 months (follow-up assessment) after therapy completion. Results: Forty adults were included and randomized. The rate of change in ACT for suicidal ideation at the posttherapy assessment was higher than in the relaxation group (β [SE] = –1.88 [0.34] vs. –0.79 [0.37], respectively; p = 0.03). ACT effectiveness remained stable at the 3-month follow-up. We found a similar pattern of change for depressive symptomatology and anxiety, psychological pain, hopelessness, anger, and quality of life. Therapeutic processes improved more in the ACT group than in the relaxation group. Treatment adherence was high in the ACT group, all participants reported satisfaction with the program. Conclusions: Through its effectiveness in reducing suicidal ideation and improving the clinical dimensions associated with suicidal risk in patients suffering from a suicidal behavior disorder, ACT could be developed as an adjunctive strategy in programs for suicide prevention.

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Previous Suicide Attempt and Its Association With Method Used in a Suicide Death

Abstract: Individuals with a history of non-fatal suicide attempt are more likely to die by suicide via poisoning rather than firearm. Gender has a significant effect on this association. This information can be useful when discussing means restriction and suicide prevention efforts.

Cited by 24 publications

References 32 publications

The role of stressful life events preceding death by suicide: Evidence from two samples of suicide decedents

The role of stressful life events preceding death by suicide: Evidence from two samples of suicide decedents

Gratitude diary for the management of suicidal inpatients: A randomized controlled trial

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for the Management of Suicidal Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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