Citation

Smith AR, Duffy ME, Joiner TE. Behav. Ther. 2021; 52(5): 1031-1034.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2021, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.beth.2021.06.003

PMID

34452659

Abstract

Empirically informed theories of suicide highlight the importance of identifying factors that lead from suicide ideation to suicidal behavior. Interoceptive dysfunction may be one such differentiating factor. Interoceptive dysfunction refers to a disconnection from the internal sensations of the body, which can cause difficulty in truly understanding and knowing one's own body. Specifically, interoceptive dysfunction may lead to such disconnection from the self that the body comes to be seen as "other" and potentially even "nonhuman." A burgeoning body of research supports these theoretical links and also highlights the need for methodologically rigorous studies that employ careful measurement of these constructs. Thus, this special section is devoted to articles that advance the understanding of the relationship between interoception and suicidality. A more nuanced understanding of the relationship between interoceptive dysfunction and suicidality is critical for improving suicide prevention and treatment efforts.

Language: en

Keywords

Humans; Suicidal Ideation; Suicide, Attempted; suicidal ideation; Suicide Prevention; suicide attempt; nonsuicidal self-injury; interoception; Interoception; Sensation