Associations of Self-Reported Deterrents to Suicide Attempts in Depressed Older Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examined deterrents to suicide in depressed older adults with and without a lifetime suicide attempt.

Methods

Older adults (N=264, M±SD age = 62.5±7.9 years) participating in a study on late-life suicide risk provided deterrents to suicide via free-response item. Two independent raters categorized participant responses based on Linehan's Reasons for Living scale. Logistic regression compared deterrent categories between attempters and nonattempters.

Results

Survival/coping beliefs (54%) and relationships (52%) were the most cited deterrents. Neither the number of categories endorsed, nor the type of deterrent categories were differentially associated with lifetime suicide attempt. Among attempters (n=106) individuals who attempted suicide more re

SUBMITTER: O'Brien EJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12281015 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature