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 …

Context Since the development of the Interpersonal Psychological Theory (IPTS; Joiner,
2005), a growing body of literature has emerged testing different aspects of the theory …

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 …

Rationale Given the widespread availability of firearms, high prevalence of gun violence in
the US, and the intersection of race, cumulative violence and adverse mental health …

Background Stressful life events are a risk factor for suicidal ideation and behaviour, but the
strength and nature of this association is unclear. This review examined the prospective …

This study explored whether the Interpersonal Theory of suicide informs our understanding
of high rates of suicidality in autistic adults. Autistic and non-autistic adults (n= 695, mean …

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 …

Abstract Background Firefighter and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel
experience higher rates of lifetime suicidal ideation and attempts than the general …

Highlights•Suicide capability is repeatedly linked to suicide attempts among
ideators.•Acquired, dispositional and practical contributors influence suicide capability.•NSSI …

Suicide and self-harm represent serious global health problems and appear to be especially
elevated amongst indigenous minority groups, and particularly amongst young people …