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The necessity, validity, and clinical utility of a new diagnostic entity: Acute suicidal affective disturbance
Author(s) -
Rogers Megan L.,
Chu Carol,
Joiner Thomas
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of clinical psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.124
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1097-4679
pISSN - 0021-9762
DOI - 10.1002/jclp.22743
Subject(s) - psychology , disturbance (geology) , clinical psychology , psychiatry , cognitive psychology , psychotherapist , paleontology , biology
Objective Here we argue for the necessity, validity, and clinical utility of a new diagnostic entity, acute suicidal affective disturbance (ASAD). Method We expand on the conceptual, clinical, and practical rationale for ASAD, propose its defining features, describe research results to date, and suggest avenues for future research. Results There is accruing evidence for the existence of a previously unclassified, rapid‐onset mood disturbance that geometrically escalates and regularly results in life‐threatening behavior. Conclusions ASAD research may not only improve the field's understanding of suicidal behavior but also enhance clinical effectiveness and save lives.