Reviewing Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Suicidal Behavior.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to evaluate the rationale and effectiveness of mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) in preventing suicidal behavior among high-risk individuals.
Results Summary
Findings support MBIs for reducing suicidal ideation and improving deficits linked to suicide attempts, such as attentional dyscontrol, problem-solving deficits, and abnormal stress response. Limited studies suggest MBIs may be beneficial for high suicide-risk individuals.
Population
High suicide-risk individuals, particularly those with depression and a history of suicidal behavior.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | decrease | suicidal ideation | high suicide-risk individuals | - | support targeting | #1 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | increase | attentional dyscontrol | depressed individuals | - | improved | #2 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | increase | problem solving deficits | depressed individuals | - | improved | #3 |
mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) | increase | abnormal stress response | depressed individuals | - | improved | #4 |
This article describes the rationale for using mindfulness-based interventions (MBIs) to prevent suicidal behavior in high suicide-risk individuals. A narrative review of studies testing the feasibility of MBIs with individuals at risk for suicidal behavior and the effectiveness of MBIs for reducing suicidality was conducted. Studies testing the effectiveness of MBIs for reducing deficits specific to suicide attempters among depressed individuals were also reviewed as were studies examining moderators of MBI treatment adherence and effectiveness to the extent that these might suggest possible limitations to using MBIs with high suicide-risk individuals. Findings from the handful of available studies support targeting suicidal ideation with MBI. Additional studies show deficits associated with suicide attempt, namely attentional dyscontrol, problem solving deficits, and abnormal stress response, are improved by MBI and thus strengthen the rationale for using MBIs with high suicide-risk individuals.