Theoretical and empirical literature suggests that nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) may represent a particularly important risk factor for suicide. The present study examined the associations of NSSI established suicide factors to attempted in four samples: adolescent psychiatric patients (n = 139), high school students 426), university undergraduates 1,364), random-digit dialing sample United States adults 438). All samples were administered measures NSSI, ideation, attempts; first three also...

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a debilitating mental illness that affects approximately 1–2% of the general population. Researchers have increasingly come to view emotion dysregulation as core feature BPD. The present study examines relationship between BPD symptomatology and using Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS) two college samples. symptoms were assessed by self-report (MSI-BPD) sample 1 semi-structured interview (SIDP-IV) 2. Results suggest accounts for unique...

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a growing public health concern, especially among adolescents. In the current edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual Mental Disorders, NSSI classified as criterion borderline personality disorder (BPD). However, distinct will now be included in DSM–5 "condition requiring further study." It important to note that, at this time, there little direct evidence supporting proposal over DSM–IV classification. To address need, study examined extent which...

Impulsivity has been proposed as an important construct in nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI). Yet, research on the relationship of impulsivity to NSSI mixed. The present study clarified this using a multifaceted measure (i.e., UPPS Impulsive Behavior Scale), and computer-based behavioral inhibitory control stop-signal task). Participants were 82 confirmed self-injurers 86 controls recruited from college population. Self-injurers performed similarly task. On UPPS, best distinguished by Urgency...

Research has identified more than a dozen functions of non-suicidal self-injury (NSI), but the conceptual and empirical overlap among these remains unclear. The present study examined structure NSI in two large samples patients receiving acute-care treatment for NSI. Two different measures were utilized to maximize generalizability findings: one sample (n = 946) was administered Inventory Statements About Self-injury (ISAS; Klonsky Glenn J Psychopathol Behav Assess 31:215-219, 2009), second...

The extent to which a specific negative life event (NLE) is triggering factor for suicide attempt unknown. current study used case-crossover design, an innovative within-subjects quantify the unique effects of recent NLEs on attempts. In adult sample 110 attempters, timeline follow-back methodology was assess within 48 hours prior attempt. Results indicated that individuals were at increased odds attempting soon after experiencing NLE and this effect driven by presence interpersonal NLE,...

Abstract The current study examined developmental changes in fear learning and generalization 40 healthy 8–13 year‐olds using an aversive conditioning paradigm adapted from Lau et al. [Lau [2008] Journal of the American Academy Child Adolescent Psychiatry 47:94–102]. In this task, conditioned stimuli (CS+/CS−) are two neutral female faces, unconditioned stimulus is a fearful, screaming face. second phase also included (GS): 50% blend CS± faces. eye‐blink startle reflex was utilized to...

Nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) is a growing public health problem among adolescents and young adults. The Inventory of Statements About Self-Injury (ISAS) self-report measure designed to assess NSSI behaviors functions. current study examines the one-year test—retest reliability ISAS in sample adult self-injurers. Results indicate that behavioral functional scales demonstrate good stability over one year. For scales, correlations ranged from .52 (biting) .83 (burning), with median .68. were...

The first onset of major depressive disorder (MDD) most frequently occurs in young adulthood. However, few studies have examined predictors lifetime MDD during this high-risk period. present study a broad range demographic, clinical, and psychosocial variables as prospective large community sample adults (N = 502) from the Oregon Adolescent Depression Project. Between ages 19-31, 35.3% had episode. Female gender, familial loading mood disorders, history childhood sexual abuse, prior anxiety...

Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide. Prior research has focused primarily on sociodemographic and psychiatric risk factors with little improvement in the prediction or prevention suicidal behavior over time. The Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) may be an especially useful framework for advancing this area. This article provides brief broad overview relating to each RDoC domains—highlighting construct(s) where focused, lacking, suggestions future directions. We also discuss major...

The recently proposed Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) project has the potential to stimulate new research and overcome many of limitations Diagnostic Statistical Manual Mental Disorders taxonomy. In present article we focus, in three main sections, on how theory from developmental psychopathology can inform RDoC. First, discuss ontology mental illness advantages RDoC approach understanding nature illness. Second, note issues consider when implementing framework, including (a) integrating...

Objective: The study purpose was to examine the feasibility and acceptability of intensive ecological momentary assessment (EMA) among high-risk adolescents with suicidal thoughts behaviors following discharge from acute psychiatric care.Method: Fifty-three adolescents, 12-18 years old, their parents, were recruited care for suicide risk. included a baseline (adolescent parent), 28 days EMA surveys (5x per day) wrist actigraphy (adolescent), an interview at end 28-day monitoring period...