Influence of traumatic grief on suicidal ideation among young adults

Author(s): Bridge, J., Maciejewski, P. K., Beery, L. C., Rosenheck, R. A., Jacobs, S. C., Bierhals, A. J., Kupfer, D. J., Brent, D. A.

Journal/Book: Amer J Psychiat. 1999; 156: 1400 K St N W, Ste 1101, Washington, DC 20005, USA. Amer Psychiatric Press, Inc. 1994-1995.

Abstract: Objective: The purpose of this study was to examine the influence of traumatic grief on suicidal ideation, Method: The Beck-Kovacs Scale for Suicidal Ideation was administered to 76 young adult friends of suicide victims, Results: Traumatic grief was associated with a 5.08 times greater likelihood of suicidal ideation, after control for depression, Comorbid traumatic grief and depression were not associated with a greater likelihood of suicidal ideation, Conclusions: Syndromal traumatic grief heightens vulnerability to suicidal ideation.

Note: Article Prigerson HG, Connecticut Mental Hlth Ctr, Rm 522, 34 Pk St, New Haven,CT 06519 USA

Keyword(s): SCALE

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