Citation

Claus C, Teismann T. Verhaltenstherapie 2021; 31(3): 200-206.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Karger Publishers)

DOI

10.1159/000511922

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Joiner and colleagues postulate a syndrome called "acute suicidal affective disturbance"(ASAD), which is defined by four symptom groups (suicide intent, alienation, hopelessness, overarousal). The aim of this article is to summarize the literature on ASAD syndrome and to make an assessment of the extent to which a uniform syndrome can actually be assumed.

METHODS: A literature search identified nine articles that were published on the issue from 2016 to 2020.

RESULTS and Conclusions: The findings support the unidimensional structure of the disorder and the ability to distinguish ASAD from other disorders. The significance of these findings is limited by the fact that so far only cross-sectional study designs have been carried out and there are no findings as to whether ASAD actually precedes suicidal behavior. © 2020 S. Karger AG, Basel.

Language: de

Keywords

Warning signs; Suicide; systematic review; suicidal behavior; mood disorder; acute disease; Article; Acute suicidal affective disturbance