Recent Publications

Meaning-Centered Men’s Groups:

Initial Findings of an Intervention to Enhance Resiliency and Reduce Suicide Risk in Men Facing Retirement

This study assessed the preliminary effectiveness of our Meaning-Centered Men’s Groups (MCMG), a 12-session existentially-oriented, community-based, psychological group intervention designed to enhance psychological resiliency and prevent suicide ideation among men who are concerned about or struggling with the transition to retirement. Preliminary findings suggested that MCMG may help to enhance psychological well-being and potentially reduce severity or prevent onset of symptoms of depression, hopelessness, and suicide ideation.

The Impact of Infectious Disease- Related Public Health Emergencies on Suicide, Suicidal Behavior, and Suicidal Thoughts

We investigated the potential impacts of epidemics on suicide-related outcomes in a systematic review. Eight primary papers were included, examining the effects of five epidemics on suicide-related outcomes. Findings support an association between previous epidemics and increased risk of suicide-related outcomes. Research is needed to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on suicide outcomes.

Screening for suicide risk among older adults:

Assessing preliminary psychometric properties of the Brief Geriatric Suicide Ideation Scale (BGSIS) and the GSIS-Screen

A series of psychometric analyses was conducted, assessing the internal consistency, test–retest reliability, construct and predictive validity of the abbreviated GSIS scales. Overall findings demonstrated strong internal consistency, test–retest reliability, concurrent and predictive validity for the BGSIS and GSIS-Screen with older adults across community, clinical, and residential settings. Study findings support the use of the abbreviated GSIS scales when conducting research on suicide risk identification among older adults.

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