Investigation of the Relationship of Suicidal Ideation and Suicide Attempt History with Early Maladaptive Schemas in Individuals with Major Depressive Disorder
Abstract
Objective: We aimed to examine the relationship between the presence of suicidal ideation and attempt history and maladaptive schemas in individuals with major depressive disorder.
Materials and methods: The experimental group consisted of 28 individuals were diagnosed with major depressive disorder, had a history of suicide attempt and active suicidal ideation. 26 individuals who did not have active suicidal ideation and any history of suicide attempt constitute the control group. Sociodemographic data form, Beck Anxiety Scale, Beck Depression Scale, Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale and Young Schema Scale-Short Form-3 were administered to the participants.
Results: The groups differed in terms of all scale scores (p<0.5). There was a significant positive correlation between “emotional inhibition” and “dependence” subscales with the severity of depression. There was positive correlation between “pessimism”, “mistrust”, “emotional inhibition”, “dependence”, “entitlement/insufficient self-control” and “self-sacrifice” subscales with the severity of suicidal ideation. There was positive correlation between the number of suicide attempts and all schema dimensions.
Conclusion: It is known that schemas have important effects on suicidal thoughts and attempts. However, data on which schema dimensions increase this risk are limited and contradictory. Therefore, defining schemas that can predict suicide risk may be useful in case formulation and risk assessment.
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