Citation

Beck AT, Kovacs M, Weissman A. J. Am. Med. Assoc. JAMA 1975; 234(11): 1146-1149.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1975, American Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1242427

Abstract

The relation of hopelessness to levels of depression and suicidal intent was explored both psychometrically and clinically. The results of an investigation of 384 suicide attempters support previous reports that hopelessness is the key variable linking depression to suicidal behavior. This finding has direct implications for the therapy of suicidal individuals. By focusing on reducing the sources of a patient's hopelessness, the professional may be able to alleviate suicidal crises more effectively than in the past.

Language: en