Depressed individuals who try to suppress their initial emotional responses to negative memories may have a low tolerance for distress and are more likely to experience increased suicidal thoughts in response to stress. A study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and Neuroimaging aimed to understand how stress contributes to suicide risk in depression. Suicide rates have been increasing in the US, and understanding suicide risk factors is crucial. The study used fMRI and ecological momentary assessment to predict how individuals with depression respond to stress in daily life. Findings suggest that engaging in emotion regulation may not always be effective in dealing with stress. This research can improve prediction and intervention for suicide risk.
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The role of emotion regulation in predicting suicidal risk in depressed individuals
