Over the past decade, the interpersonal theory of suicide has contributed to substantial
advances in the scientific and clinical understanding of suicide and related conditions. The …

Suicidal behavior is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Fortunately, recent
developments in suicide theory and research promise to meaningfully advance knowledge …

Klonsky and May (2014) argued that an “ideation-to-action” framework should guide suicide
theory, research, and prevention. From this perspective,(a) the development of suicide …

It is widely accepted that suicidal behavior often occurs with little planning. We propose,
however, that suicidal behavior is rarely if ever impulsive—that it is too frightening and …

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are complex early stressors that may disrupt normal
developmental processes in each area of the biopsychosocial model. Specifically, ACEs …

Adolescence, when suicidal ideation and behaviors often begin, might offer an important
window to understand the causes and prevent the progression of suicide phenomena. The …

Suicidal behavior is highly complex and multifaceted. Consequent to the pioneering work of
Durkheim and Freud, theoreticians have attempted to explain the biological, social, and …

Chronic pain conditions are associated with an elevated risk for suicide. Of particular
importance is the question of why pain conditions might be linked to increased suicide risk …

Building upon the idea that humans may be a eusocial species (ie, rely on multigenerational
and cooperative care of young, utilize division of labor for successful survival), we conjecture …

Background Joiner's interpersonal theory of suicide (IPTS) proposes that suicide results from
the combination of a perception of burdening others, social alienation, and the capability for …