Citation

Weishaar ME, Beck AT. Int. Rev. Psychiatry 1992; 4(2): 177-184.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, Informa - Taylor and Francis Group)

DOI

10.3109/09540269209066315

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Recent research has established hopelessness as a key mediating variable between depression and suicide intent and behavior. The relative roles of hopelessness and other cognitive characteristics of suicidal individuals, such as cognitive rigidity and poor problem-solving skills, have been examined and models of suicidal behavior proposed. Cognitive therapy research developed scales for assessing suicidal ideation, suicide intent, and hopelessness and conducted prospective studies which demonstrate the predictive utility of hopelessness in eventual suicide. The cognitive characteristics of suicidal individuals, including hopelessness, are discussed as suicide risk factors. Implications for treatment are discussed. © 1992 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.

Language: en

Keywords

human; cognition; suicide; depression; suicidal behavior; risk factor; review; mental disease; rating scale; cognitive therapy; problem solving; psychiatric diagnosis; model; prospective study