ICPS
2019 International Convention of Psychological Science · 2019
Understanding Suicide Risk: Personality Disorders Among Adults Who Died By Suicide Versus Natural Causes
- Liliana Varman
Case Western Reserve University - Alison Athey
Case Western Reserve University - James Overholser
Case Western Reserve University - Eleanor Beale
Case Western Reserve University - James Lavacot
Case Western Reserve University - Craig Stockmeier
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Abstract
Psychological autopsy procedures were used to evaluate personality disorders in 154 adults who died by suicide and 218 adults who died by natural causes. Family member informants provided extensive information that was evaluated by a professional diagnostic team. Personality disorder diagnoses revealed long-standing vulnerabilities toward depression and suicide risk.
Suicide