Within-Person Relationships Between Perceived Suicide-Related Coping and Suicide Risk and Protective Factors in High-Risk Veterans With Borderline Personality Disorder Symptoms.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Given the high frequency and persistence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), characterizing mitigating factors of risk is critical. Suicide-related coping (SRC; knowledge and confidence in using internal coping strategies and external supports to manage suicidal thoughts and urges) is beneficial for suicide risk management. However, SRC has not been characterized longitudinally in suicidal individuals with BPD.

Methods

A clinical sample of 98 high-risk veterans (83% male; 21-73 years old [M = 44.7]) with BPD features was assessed in up to four waves over 1 year. Multilevel models evaluated between- and within-person relationships of SRC with thwarted interpersonal needs, depressive symptoms, hopelessne

SUBMITTER: Glatt S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12764367 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature