TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2016//
TI  - Suicidality among immigrants: application of the interpersonal-psychological theory
JO  - Death studies
A1  - Kene, Prachi
A1  - Brabeck, Kalina M.
A1  - Kelly, Catherine
A1  - DiCicco, Brian
SP  - 373
EP  - 382
VL  - 40
IS  - 6
N2  - Immigrants constitute a significant percentage of the total population living in the United States; however, there is a paucity of research unique to suicidality among immigrants. The present paper examines the applicability of the three variables of the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behavior - acquired capability for suicide, sense of thwarted belongingness, and perceived burdensomeness - to conceptualize, assess, and treat suicidality among immigrants. Risk and protective factors and mechanisms are discussed in the context of two case studies and immigrant paradox. Clinical implications include assessment and treatment of immigrant-specific experiences. Obstacles to treatment and future research directions are presented.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0748-1187
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/07481187.2016.1155675
ID  - ref1
ER  -