Shame, guilt, and suicidal thoughts: The interaction matters.
Simon M RiceMatt S TreebyMichael J WilsonPublished in: The British journal of clinical psychology (2021)
Shame and guilt are self-conscious emotions that, when generalized and excessive, may confer risk for suicidal ideation Generalized guilt may be uniquely linked with suicidal ideation, yet this association may also amplified by shame Both shame and guilt - and their interaction - are important to consider when working with patients exhibiting suicidal thoughts.