Age-related changes in two key factors linked to suicidal behavior revealed by new research

A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders suggests that feelings of entrapment and poor social problem-solving skills are related to suicidal behavior in individuals with depression. However, the impact of these factors varies across the adult lifespan, with feelings of entrapment being more influential in younger adults and poor social problem-solving skills being more influential in older adults. The study also found gender differences, with women more likely to report feelings of entrapment and men more likely to report poor social problem-solving skills. The findings highlight the importance of considering age and gender when addressing suicidal behavior in individuals with depression and suggest that interventions targeting these factors may help prevent suicide.