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View article: Ideation-to-action framework of suicide : a systematic review of the integrated motivational-volitional model and the three-step theory of suicide
Ideation-to-action framework of suicide : a systematic review of the integrated motivational-volitional model and the three-step theory of suicide Open
The new generation of suicide models diverges from previous theories by embracing the ideation-to-action framework. Among these, the Integrated Motivational-Volitional (IMV) model and the Three Step Theory (3ST) elucidate the circumstances…
View article: Proposition of Two Subtypes of Patients at Risk of Suicide: Pain Hypersensitive Vs. Dissociative
Proposition of Two Subtypes of Patients at Risk of Suicide: Pain Hypersensitive Vs. Dissociative Open
Purpose of Review The pain-suicide relationship is one of the most debated in recent literature, but theories and clinical evidence have often reached contrasting conclusions. Through a critical overview of theoretical, meta-analytical and…
View article: Physical pain and suicide-related outcomes across the lifespan: systematic review and meta-analysis
Physical pain and suicide-related outcomes across the lifespan: systematic review and meta-analysis Open
View article: Suicide risk among residents and PhD students: A systematic review of the literature
Suicide risk among residents and PhD students: A systematic review of the literature Open
Residents and PhD students (any discipline) are susceptible to various mental health issues, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors. This systematic review aimed to (1) estimate the prevalence of suicide-related outcomes among residents…
View article: Habit Coach: Customising RAG-based chatbots to support behavior change
Habit Coach: Customising RAG-based chatbots to support behavior change Open
This paper presents the iterative development of Habit Coach, a GPT-based chatbot designed to support users in habit change through personalized interaction. Employing a user-centered design approach, we developed the chatbot using a Retri…
View article: Biomarkers of Response to Internet-Based Psychological Interventions: Systematic Review
Biomarkers of Response to Internet-Based Psychological Interventions: Systematic Review Open
Background Internet-based psychological interventions provide accessible care to a wide range of users, overcoming some obstacles—such as distance, costs, and safety—that might discourage seeking help for mental issues. It is well known th…
View article: Can clinical and subclinical forms of narcissism be considered risk factors for suicide-related outcomes? A systematic review
Can clinical and subclinical forms of narcissism be considered risk factors for suicide-related outcomes? A systematic review Open
Assessing suicide risk in subjects with clinical or subclinical forms of narcissism may be useful. Moreover, considering the most vulnerable form of narcissism, and not just the grandiose one, may contribute to a more nuanced risk stratifi…
View article: Biomarkers of Response to Internet-Based Psychological Interventions: Systematic Review (Preprint)
Biomarkers of Response to Internet-Based Psychological Interventions: Systematic Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Internet-based psychological interventions provide accessible care to a wide range of users, overcoming some obstacles—such as distance, costs, and safety—that might discourage seeking help for mental issues. It is well known t…
View article: Passaggio alla psicoterapia online durante la pandemia da Coronavirus (Covid-19): variabili associate alla soddisfazione dei pazienti. Il caso del Centro Medico Santagostino
Passaggio alla psicoterapia online durante la pandemia da Coronavirus (Covid-19): variabili associate alla soddisfazione dei pazienti. Il caso del Centro Medico Santagostino Open
La pandemia da Coronavirus (Covid-19) ha richiesto l'adattamento di pazienti e psicoterapeuti a un'evoluzione del tradizionale setting "in presenza" alla videoterapia (VT). La VT ha visto una progressiva diffusione prima come passaggio obb…
View article: Is It Correct to Consider Caustic Ingestion as a Nonviolent Method of Suicide? A Retrospective Analysis and Psychological Considerations
Is It Correct to Consider Caustic Ingestion as a Nonviolent Method of Suicide? A Retrospective Analysis and Psychological Considerations Open
Background: Suicide methods chosen by victims are particularly critical in suicide risk research. To differentiate suicide deaths, it is usual to categorize them as violent and nonviolent depending on the detrimental method chosen by the v…
View article: Psychopharmacology of eating disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Psychopharmacology of eating disorders: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials Open
The efficacy of different drugs varies across different EDs, warranting additional primary studies recording broad psychopathological and cardiometabolic outcomes besides weight, especially against established psychotherapy interventions.
View article: Suicide risk among residents in a cross-sectional study: the role of the Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide
Suicide risk among residents in a cross-sectional study: the role of the Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide Open
Introduction The peculiar requests of postgraduate teaching could affect the students’ lives, predisposing them to mental disorders and suicide risk (e.g. Abreu et al., 2021). The Interpersonal Psychological Theory of Suicide (IPTS) (Joine…
View article: Factors linked to suicide risk in a diverse sample of psychiatric patients
Factors linked to suicide risk in a diverse sample of psychiatric patients Open
Introduction Suicidal behavior is a global public health problem. Among the most investigated theories for the explanation of suicide there is the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide (IPTS) by Thomas E. Joiner. IPTS focuses on 3 …
View article: An Internet-Based Multi-Approach Intervention Targeting University Students Suffering from Psychological Problems: MindBlooming
An Internet-Based Multi-Approach Intervention Targeting University Students Suffering from Psychological Problems: MindBlooming Open
The young adult can experience psychological difficulties related to the delicate phase of life he/she is going through. Many of them show psychological difficulties but only a small portion receive the needed care. In this regard, interne…
View article: Suicide and homicide before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Milan, Italy
Suicide and homicide before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Milan, Italy Open
Recording historical reports from the same region is warranted besides the comparisons across different countries.
View article: Suicide numbers during the first 9-15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with pre-existing trends: An interrupted time series analysis in 33 countries
Suicide numbers during the first 9-15 months of the COVID-19 pandemic compared with pre-existing trends: An interrupted time series analysis in 33 countries Open
View article: Homelessness and health-related outcomes: an umbrella review of observational studies and randomized controlled trials
Homelessness and health-related outcomes: an umbrella review of observational studies and randomized controlled trials Open
Background Homelessness has been associated with multiple detrimental health outcomes across observational studies. However, relatively few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have been conducted on people who experience homelessness (PEH)…
View article: BOrderliNe symptoms and suIcide-related outcomes: proTOcol for a systematic review/meta-analysis and an individual patient data meta-analysis (BONITO study)
BOrderliNe symptoms and suIcide-related outcomes: proTOcol for a systematic review/meta-analysis and an individual patient data meta-analysis (BONITO study) Open
Introduction Prevalence of suicidal thoughts and behaviours is higher among patients with borderline personality disorder than the general population. However, evidence concerning the role of specific borderline symptoms for predicting sui…
View article: An Internet-Based Multi-Approach Intervention Targeting University Students Suffering from Psychological Problems: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
An Internet-Based Multi-Approach Intervention Targeting University Students Suffering from Psychological Problems: Design, Implementation, and Evaluation Open
Despite the widespread prevalence of mental health problems, most psychological distress remains untreated. Internet-based psychological interventions can be an essential tool for increasing treatment availability and accessibility. The ma…
View article: The interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide and the role of psychological pain during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis
The interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide and the role of psychological pain during the COVID-19 pandemic: A network analysis Open
View article: A Descriptive Cohort of Suicidal Cancer Patients: Analysis of the Autopsy Case Series from 1993 to 2019 in Milan (Italy)
A Descriptive Cohort of Suicidal Cancer Patients: Analysis of the Autopsy Case Series from 1993 to 2019 in Milan (Italy) Open
Suicide in cancer patients has always been a subject of clinical studies, but the contribution of forensic pathology to this phenomenon is poorly reported. With the aim of at least partially filling this gap in information, at the Institut…
View article: Did Suicide Numbers Diverge from Pre-Existing Trends During the First 9-15 Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic? Interrupted Time Series Analyses of Total and Sex- and Age-Specific Suicide Counts in 33 Countries
Did Suicide Numbers Diverge from Pre-Existing Trends During the First 9-15 Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic? Interrupted Time Series Analyses of Total and Sex- and Age-Specific Suicide Counts in 33 Countries Open
View article: The Association Between the Suicide Crisis Syndrome and Suicidal Behaviors: The Moderating Role of Personality Traits
The Association Between the Suicide Crisis Syndrome and Suicidal Behaviors: The Moderating Role of Personality Traits Open
High levels of neuroticism served as a risk factor, whereas high levels of the other Big Five traits were protective factors against short-term SB in the context of elevated SCS symptoms. Thus, personality traits play a role in moderating …
View article: Cancer diagnosis and suicide outcomes: Umbrella review and methodological considerations
Cancer diagnosis and suicide outcomes: Umbrella review and methodological considerations Open
This UR underlines the inflated risk for suicide among cancer patients. Upcoming, well-designed studies are needed to account for a broader set of variables. Several methodological issues likewise warrant attention.
View article: Preliminary suicide trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in Milan, Italy
Preliminary suicide trends during the COVID-19 pandemic in Milan, Italy Open
View article: The Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide to Explain Suicidal Risk in Eating Disorders: A Mini-Review
The Interpersonal-Psychological Theory of Suicide to Explain Suicidal Risk in Eating Disorders: A Mini-Review Open
Suicide is a major cause of death in Eating Disorders (EDs) and particularly in anorexia nervosa (AN). The aim of the present mini-review was to summarize the literature focusing on the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide (IPTS) …
View article: Increased risk for mental disorders and suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic: the position statement of the Section on Suicidology and Suicide Prevention of the European Psychiatric Association.
Increased risk for mental disorders and suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic: the position statement of the Section on Suicidology and Suicide Prevention of the European Psychiatric Association. Open
In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. The Section on Suicidology and Suicide Prevention of the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) wants to raise awareness about the potential incr…
View article: Physical pain – suicidality association in adults: A meta-analysis
Physical pain – suicidality association in adults: A meta-analysis Open
Introduction Multiple epidemiologic and clinical studies have explored the relationship between physical pain and suicidal thoughts and behaviours. Objectives The aim of this meta-analysis was to provide an update of the data already prese…
View article: Italian validation of the ACSS-FAD in a sample of university students
Italian validation of the ACSS-FAD in a sample of university students Open
Introduction Suicide is one of the most relevant cause of death especially in young populations. The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide (Joiner, 2005) is an important contribution tends to explain variability in suicidal behavior, particularl…
View article: Italian validation of the interpersonal needs questionnaire (INQ-15-I) in a sample of university students
Italian validation of the interpersonal needs questionnaire (INQ-15-I) in a sample of university students Open
Introduction The Interpersonal Theory of Suicide posits that thwarted belongingness (TB) and perceived burdensomeness (PB) are proximal causes of current suicidal desire, while the acquired capability predicts suicide attempts (Joiner, 200…