Citation

Rogers ML, Chu C, Joiner T. J. Clin. Psychol. (Hoboken) 2019; 75(6): 999-1010.

Affiliation

Department of Psychology, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2019, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/jclp.22743

PMID

30632615

Abstract

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.

© 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Language: en

Keywords

acute suicidal affective disturbance; diagnosis; suicide