Effect of hopelessness on the links between psychiatric symptoms and suicidality in a vulnerable population at risk of suicide.

摘要: The aim of this study was to examine the impact two risk factors working together on a measure suicide probability in highly vulnerable group who were male prisoners identified as being at self harm. first factor psychiatric symptoms, including general symptoms and personality disorder. second psychological precursors suicidal thoughts behaviours which defeat, entrapment, hopelessness. Sixty-five from high secure prison NW England, UK, recruited, all whom considered by staff. General disorders predicted suicide. Hopelessness amplified strength positive relationship between probability. These amplification effects acted most strongly ideation opposed negative evaluations or hostility. In contrast, entrapment hopelessness did not affect Clinical assessments individuals, exemplified prisoners, should include measures range with components, particular perceptions