Moderating effects of positive symptoms of psychosis in suicidal ideation among adults diagnosed with schizophrenia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Suicide is among the leading causes of death for adults diagnosed with schizophrenia, with risk estimates being over eight folds greater than the general population. While the majority of research to date focuses on the role of symptoms of depression in suicide risk, there is a lack of consensus and understanding of the relationship between positive symptoms of psychosis and both suicidal ideation and attempt. The current study examined pathways of influence between symptoms of depression, positive symptoms of psychosis (i.e. hallucinations and delusions), hopelessness, and suicidal ideation among a population of adults diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Methods

Data were obtained from the Clinical Antipsychotic Trials of Intervention Effectiveness (CATIE; n=1460) at b

SUBMITTER: Bornheimer LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5784415 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature