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The Role of Perceived Burden and Social Support in Suicide and Depression
Author(s) -
Bell Christopher M.,
Ridley Josephine A.,
Overholser James C.,
Young Kevin,
Athey Alison,
Lehmann Jennifer,
Phillips Kristie
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
suicide and life‐threatening behavior
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.544
H-Index - 90
eISSN - 1943-278X
pISSN - 0363-0234
DOI - 10.1111/sltb.12327
Subject(s) - depression (economics) , social support , psychology , suicide prevention , clinical psychology , psychiatry , meaning (existential) , family support , poison control , medicine , social psychology , medical emergency , psychotherapist , economics , macroeconomics , physical therapy
In a sample of 114 military veterans with depression histories, perceived burden was related to depression symptoms and suicide attempt history. After accounting for perceived burden, sense of belonging was negatively related to depression. Among the areas of social support, family support was inversely related to both depression and suicide history. After accounting for family support, personal meaning from relationships and friend support were related to depression. The results of this study suggest that perceived burdensomeness may be a stronger determinant of suicidality than sense of belonging or social support. This study highlights the contribution of perceived burdensomeness to suicide and depression.