Preventing Suicide In Men

Preventing Suicide In Men I’ve found that Joiner’s model, what he calls the Interpersonal Theory of Suicide, can be very helpful in understanding suicide risk in men. The three overlapping circles help alert us to the kinds of questions we might ask ourselves if we want to prevent suicide. Joiner and his colleagues have developed a questionnaire that addresses these issues. Here are a few of the items they assess: Thwarted Belonginess: These days, I feel disconnected from other people. These days, I rarely interact with people who care about me. These days, I don’t feel I belong. These days, I often feel like an outsider in social gatherings. Perceived Burdensomeness: These days the people in my life would be better off if I were gone. These days the people in my life would be happier without me. These days I think I have failed the people in my life. These days I feel like a burden on the people in my life. Capacity for Suicide: Things that scare most people do not scare me. The sight of my own blood does not bother me. I can tolerate a lot more pain than most people. I am not at all afraid to die.