title: Suicidality among immigrants: Application of the interpersonal-psychological theory.
abstract: 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 article 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 2 case studies and immigrant paradox. Clinical implications include assessment and treatment of immigrant-specific experiences. Obstacles to treatment and future research directions are presented.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology , Rhode Island College , Providence , Rhode Island , USA.
authors.forename: Prachi
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Kene
authors.affiliation: a Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology , Rhode Island College , Providence , Rhode Island , USA.
authors.forename: Kalina M
authors.initials: KM
authors.lastname: Brabeck
authors.affiliation: a Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology , Rhode Island College , Providence , Rhode Island , USA.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.affiliation: a Department of Counseling, Educational Leadership, and School Psychology , Rhode Island College , Providence , Rhode Island , USA.
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: DiCicco
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008960:Models, Psychological; D012307:Risk Factors; D012934:Social Isolation; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology*; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology; D014481:United States; D000092864:Suicide Prevention