Citation

Greene-Palmer FN, Wagner BM, Neely LL, Cox DW, Kochanski KM, Perera KU, Ghahramanlou-Holloway M. Arch. Suicide Res. 2015; 19(4): 414-421.

Affiliation

a Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology , Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2015.1094367

PMID

26452767

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: This study examined parental reactions to adolescents' suicide attempts and the association of reactions with future suicidal self-directed violence.

METHODS: Participants were 81 mothers and 49 fathers of 85 psychiatric inpatient adolescents.

RESULTS: Maternal hostility and paternal anger and arguing predicted future suicide attempts. From pre- to post-attempt, mothers reported feeling increased sadness, caring, anxiety, guilt, fear, and being overwhelmed; fathers reported increased sadness, anxiety, and fear.

DISCUSSION: Findings have clinical implications; improving parent-child relationships post suicide attempt may serve as a protective factor for suicide.

Language: en