Although there are many established risk factors for suicide ideation, there is also some literature that questions the use of individual risk factors, and argues for a more complex approach...Show moreAlthough there are many established risk factors for suicide ideation, there is also some literature that questions the use of individual risk factors, and argues for a more complex approach towards them. Current research delved into the interplay between activating coping strategies, negative social interactions, and sleep disturbances in relation to suicide ideation. Study employed a longitudinal design with the sample of 82 participants with a recent history of a suicide attempt or moderate to severe suicide ideation. The observations were collected four times a day via ecological momentary assessments for the duration of three weeks. The hypotheses were tested via multilevel modelling analyses. Activating coping strategies were not significantly associated with reduced suicide ideation. Then, negative social interactions were positively associated with suicide ideation, poor subjective sleep quality, and nightmares. Furthermore, poor subjective sleep quality and difficulty falling asleep were associated with suicide ideation, whereas nightmares were not. Lastly, a full mediating effect of subjective sleep quality was found on the relationship between negative social interactions and suicide ideation. Despite some limitations, such as self-report and a somewhat selective sample, the study's strengths lie in its use of ecological momentary assessments and multilevel modelling, which enable a comprehensive examination of daily fluctuations and associations. The study discusses possible reasons for and the importance of current findings, and calls for future research to explore complex relationships among suicide ideation risk factors, potentially offering a more nuanced understanding of their predictive power.Show less
In recent years suicidal behavior has become more prevalent among students, especially in cases of depression. The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide has suggested that feelings of thwarted...Show moreIn recent years suicidal behavior has become more prevalent among students, especially in cases of depression. The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide has suggested that feelings of thwarted belongingness and burdensomeness can precede suicidal ideation. Both concepts are rooted deeply in the social world and research suggests that social support may alleviate these feelings offering a promising avenue of research for suicide prevention. The current study aims to explore the relationship between social support and suicidal ideation in the context of depressive symptoms among students by using a network analysis. A network of 11 nodes was computed using a Gaussian Graphical model. Nodes represented depressive symptoms (suicide ideation, low energy, sleep problems, weight/appetite changes, psychomotor changes, concentration problems, guilt, sadness and loneliness), perceived social support and objective social support. Participants (N = 453) were recruited as part of the WARN-D program and suicide ideation, level of social support and depressive symptoms were assessed using various questionnaires. Contrary to our expectation, no relationship was found between suicide ideation and social support or loneliness. Loneliness emerged as the most central node in the network. Guilt was found to have the most connections with other variables in the network. Further research is needed to clarify the role social support can play in preventing suicide ideation and in depression in general.Show less
Background: Suicidality is precipitated by a variety of mental vulnerabilities. There has been a dearth in knowledge about the interactions between psychological variables that can jeopardise...Show moreBackground: Suicidality is precipitated by a variety of mental vulnerabilities. There has been a dearth in knowledge about the interactions between psychological variables that can jeopardise university students into becoming suicidal. Aim: By exploring these interactions cross-sectionally using network analysis, this study sought to deduce risk profiles for student suicidality from 464 university students with self-reported mood and stress problems. Methods: Suicidality and clinical risk factors such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress were assessed using 13 self-report questionnaires. Interactions between those variables were analysed via connectivity and centrality indices in 114 and 74 participants identified at high risk for suicidal thoughts and suicidal attempts, respectively. Results: Symptoms of depression, posttraumatic stress, and anxiety displayed large interconnections in either centre. Perceived burdensomeness connected heavily with suicide thoughts and subjective symptoms of depression. Study-related stressors demonstrated centrality only at risk for suicide attempts. Conclusions: Suicide prevention programs for university students may benefit from targeting critical interactions between mental vulnerabilities for suicidality. Suicidal thoughts may be influenced especially by affecting perceived burdensomeness. Changes in depression may be crucial for achieving effects on perceived burdensomeness, posttraumatic stress, and anxiety.Show less
