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SUMMARY:Understanding the transition from suicidal thoughts to suicidal at
 tempts - Rory O’Connor\, Suicidal Behaviour Research Lab\, Institute of 
 Health &amp\; Wellbeing\, University of Glasgow\, Scotland
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DTEND:20191101T133000Z
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CONTACT:Rory O’Connor
DESCRIPTION: \n \nFor our November C2:AD talk\, we are delighted to be hos
 ting:\nRory O’Connor (University of Glasgow)\n\nUnderstanding the transi
 tion from suicidal thoughts to suicidal attempts\n\nBackground: Suicide an
 d self-harm are major public health concerns with complex aetiologies whic
 h encompass a multifaceted array of risk and protective factors.  There is
  growing recognition that we need to move beyond psychiatric categories to
  further our understanding of the pathways to both. Although there have be
 en many advances in our understanding of suicide risk\, our ability to pre
 dict suicidal behaviour remains no better than chance. New approaches to p
 redicting suicidal behaviour focus on distinguishing between those who thi
 nk about suicide and those who attempt suicide. \nMethods: Although a comp
 rehensive understanding of these determinants of suicidality requires an a
 ppreciation of biological\, psychological and social perspectives\, the fo
 cus in this presentation is primarily on the psychological determinants of
  self-harm and suicide. The Integrated Motivational–Volitional (IMV) Mod
 el of Suicidal Behaviour (O’Connor\, 2011\; O’Connor & Kirtley\, 2018)
  provides a framework in which to understand suicide and self-harm.  This 
 tripartite model maps the relationship between background factors and trig
 ger events\, and the development of suicidal ideation/intent through to su
 icidal behaviour.  \nFindings: We propose that defeat and entrapment drive
  the emergence of suicidal ideation and that a group of factors\, entitled
  volitional moderators\, govern the transition from suicidal ideation to s
 uicidal behaviour.  According to the IMV model\, volitional moderators inc
 lude access to the means of suicide\, exposure to suicidal behaviour\, cap
 ability for suicide (fearlessness about death and increased physical pain 
 tolerance)\, planning\, impulsivity\, mental imagery and past suicidal beh
 aviour.  I will present a selection of empirical studies derived from the 
 IMV model to illustrate how psychological factors increase suicide risk an
 d what can be done to ameliorate such risk.  \nDiscussion:  The IMV model 
 identifies 8 key pillars that govern the transition from suicidal thoughts
  to suicide attempts.  Clinical interventions need to target the volitiona
 l phase factors to reduce the likelihood that suicidal thoughts are acted 
 upon. The implications for the prevention of self-harm and suicide will al
 so be discussed.  \n\n\nFriday 1st November 12:30-13:30pm\nHerchel Smith B
 uilding on the Forvie site at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge http://c
 2ad.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/location\n \nPlease note that no registration is req
 uired for this event\, and that parking is limited.\n \nFor information on
  our other events and resources\, please visit our website: https://c2ad.m
 rc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/\n \n
LOCATION:Herchel Smith Building on the Forvie site at Addenbrooke's Hospit
 al in Cambridge 
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