Citation

Hill RM, Del Busto CT, Buitron V, Pettit JW. Arch. Suicide Res. 2017; 22(4): 555-568.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology , Florida International University , Miami , FL , USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/13811118.2018.1427163

PMID

29393837

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: A relationship between anxiety disorders and suicide-related behaviors has been demonstrated in adolescents, with a paucity of research examining mediators of this association. The present study hypothesized that anxiety would be associated with suicidal ideation via a serial mediation pathway through depressive symptoms and perceived burdensomeness and/or thwarted belongingness.

METHODS: A sample of 80 adolescents (68.8% female, 65.8% Hispanic), 13-19 years of age (mean = 16.93, SD = 1.66), completed three interviews as part of a randomized controlled trial.

RESULTS: Results indicated a significant serial mediation from anxiety to suicidal ideation via depressive symptoms and perceived burdensomeness, but not thwarted belongingness.

CONCLUSION: Clinicians and mental health service providers working with adolescents experiencing elevated anxiety should regularly assess for perceived burdensomeness and suicidal ideation.

Language: en

Keywords

adolescent; anxiety; mediation; suicidal ideation