Chronic pain and the interpersonal theory of suicide.

• DOI: 10.1037/a0031390
• Publication Date: 2013-02-25T18:19:44Z
• Authors: Keith G. Wilson; John Kowal; Peter R. Henderson; Lachlan A. McWill...; Katherine Péloquin
• Keywords: Pain catastrophizing; Depression

Chronic pain is a known risk factor for suicide. To date, however, few studies of people with chronic have tested specific predictions about suicidal ideation that are derived from theory. The interpersonal theory suicide proposes the psychological constructs thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness unique independent precursors to ideation. We this hypothesis in clinical sample patients pain.A total 303 rehabilitation program completed measures severity, duration, disability; cognitive-affective depression catastrophizing; relationship distress self-perceived burden others. latter were included as indices constructs. Participants also rated two items pertaining ideation.In multiple regression analysis, both relations (β = 0.12, p .037) others 0.25, < .001) significant predictors ideation, even after adjusting statistically demographic characteristics, severity functional limitations, catastrophizing, depression.These findings suggest relevant understanding elevated rates among pain, may broader applicability other populations illness or disability.