Intervention Related Reductions in Perceived Burdensomeness Mediates Incidence of Suicidal Thoughts

Interventions aimed at preventing suicidal thoughts target people at risk for suicide based on risk factor elevations. Based on the interpersonal psychological theory of suicide, elevated perceived burdensomeness (PB) and thwarted belongingness (TB) are potential targets for prevention of the occurrence of suicidal thoughts. PB is the belief that one is a burden to others. TB is the perceived lack of social connectedness.
Source: Journal of Affective Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Research paper Source Type: research