Consider opportunities to build resilience with individuals who experience suicidal ideas and behaviours following stressful life events (Commentary)

This literature review aimed to excavate existing research which explores the link between prospective stressful life events and subsequent suicidal ideation and behaviours. It explored the significant range of research that has been undertaken in this area and recognised the associated negative physical and psychological impact that suicidal thoughts and behaviours can have. Substantial progress has been made in this area, and interventions have developed over time; however, there is acknowledgement that suicidality remains a significant public health concern. One of the aspects highlighted in the review is that what distinguishes non-traumatic stressful life events is that they are predictable, likely to happen, but in unpredictable ways. Therefore, there is a need for future research to clearly distinguish between traumatic stressful life events and non-traumatic stressful life events to see whether these impact on suicidal ideation and behaviours differently.
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