Citation

Hess EA, Becker MA, Pituch KA, Saathoff AK. J. Coll. Stud. Psychother. 2011; 25(2): 145-155.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.1080/87568225.2011.556955

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

This article examines college students' self-reported mood states during a suicidal crisis and the relationship between mood and indicators of suicidality. Multilevel modeling demonstrated that the moods of hopelessness and anger predicted stronger intent; anxiety/worry predicted weaker thoughts of suicide; hopelessness increased the odds of receiving professional help, having a specific plan, and having contemplated methods; and guilt decreased the odds of having made preparations for an attempt. The associations between mood and precipitants of suicidal ideation are presented. Implications of these findings for increasing collaboration during the course of risk assessment and treatment are also discussed. © Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.

Language: en

Keywords

College students; Suicide; Suicidal ideation; Suicide intervention; Mood states