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Childhood Trauma and Suicide
Olivia Rogerson1, Thom Baguley2, Daryl B O'Connor1
1School of Psychology, University of Leeds, UK.
Crisis
|December 20, 2022
Summary
Childhood trauma increases adult suicide risk. Poorer executive functioning and impulsivity mediate this link, highlighting targets for interventions to reduce suicide vulnerability.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Childhood trauma is a significant risk factor for suicide.
- The precise mechanisms linking childhood trauma to adult suicide risk are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the relationship between childhood trauma and adult suicide risk.
- To explore executive functioning, impulsivity, and stress as potential mediators.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey design.
- 457 participants reporting suicidal ideation in the past 12 months.
- Assessment of childhood trauma, suicide risk, executive functioning, and impulsivity.
Main Results:
- Childhood trauma and its subtypes were linked to increased recent suicide ideation and attempts.
- Executive functioning and impulsivity significantly mediated the relationship between childhood trauma and suicide ideation/well-being.
Conclusions:
- Childhood trauma is associated with elevated adult suicide risk.
- Impaired executive functioning and heightened impulsivity are key contributing factors.
- Findings inform interventions aimed at mitigating suicide vulnerability.
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