Suicide risk in personality disorders: a systematic review

McClelland, H. , Cleare, S. and O'Connor, R. (2023) Suicide risk in personality disorders: a systematic review. Current Psychiatry Reports, (doi: 10.1007/s11920-023-01440-w) (Early Online Publication)

Abstract

Purpose of review: This systematic review aimed to distil recent literature investigating psychosocial factors which may account for the association between personality disorder (PD) and suicide attempt or suicide death. Recent findings: Suicide risk is particularly elevated in people with PD compared to those with no, or many other, mental health diagnoses. Despite this, suicide prevention strategies for PD populations have not progressed markedly in recent years. It is critical, therefore, to identify additional factors associated with suicide in PD populations. Summary: Of the 34 studies included in this review, most identified a relationship between personality disorder and suicide attempt and/or death. Historical interpersonal factors (e.g., childhood trauma), drug and alcohol use, and ideation-to-enaction factors were commonly associated with suicide-related outcomes. Interventions that provide interpersonal support may reduce suicide attempts. Limitations of the review include the heterogeneity of studies and small sample sizes.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Early Online Publication
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: O'Connor, Professor Rory and Mcclelland, Dr Heather and Cleare, Dr Seonaid
• Authors: McClelland, H., Cleare, S., and O'Connor, R.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Journal Name: Current Psychiatry Reports
• Publisher: Springer
• ISSN: 1523-3812
• ISSN (Online): 1535-1645
• Published Online: 29 August 2023
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © The Author(s) 2023
• First Published: First published in Current Psychiatry Reports 2023
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons license