title: Borderline Personality Disorder Diagnostic Criteria as Risk Factors for Suicidal Behavior Through the Lens of the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide.
abstract: Borderline personality disorder diagnostic criteria, particularly affective dysregulation and behavioral dysregulation, are avenues through which suicide risk is conferred, though pathways are not well understood. The interpersonal theory of suicide may help elucidate these associations. The current study examined indirect relationships between affective and behavioral dysregulation and suicidal ideation through perceived burdensomeness, thwarted belongingness, and the acquired capability for suicide. 169 outpatients completed measures prior to their intake assessment. Perceived burdensomeness accounted for the relationship between affective dysregulation and suicidal ideation. The acquired capability did not explain the association between behavioral dysregulation and suicide attempt history. Affective and behavioral dysregulation may be key targets in treatment for reducing suicide risk.
authors.forename: Megan L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Rogers
authors.forename: Thomas E
authors.initials: TE
authors.lastname: Joiner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D001526:Behavioral Symptoms / Q000175:diagnosis; D001883:Borderline Personality Disorder / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D008297:Male; D011580:Psychological Techniques; D011582:Psychological Theory; D011610:Psychosocial Deprivation; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors; D012934:Social Isolation; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013405:Suicide / Q000523:psychology; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
keywords: affective dysregulation; behavioral dysregulation; borderline personality disorder; interpersonal theory of suicide; suicidal ideation; suicide attempts