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Category: Suicide and Self-Injury

Symposium 93 - Effects of interpersonal minority stressors on suicide and nonsuicidal self-injury: An examination across sexual, gender, and racial minority groups

Saturday, November 18, 2023
2:30 PM – 4:00 PM PST
Location: Skykomish (604), Level 6
CE: 1.5

Keywords: Suicide, Self-Injury, Underserved Populations
Level of Familiarity: Basic to Moderate
Recommended Readings: Hottes, T. S., Bogaert, L., Rhodes, A. E., Brennan, D. J., & Gesink, D. (2016). Lifetime prevalence of suicide attempts among sexual minority adults by study sampling strategies: A systematic review and meta-analysis. American journal of public health, 106(5).,   Opara, I., Assan, M. A., Pierre, K., Gunn III, J. F., Metzger, I., Hamilton, J., & Arugu, E. (2020). Suicide among Black children: An integrated model of the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicide and intersectionality theory for researchers and clinicians. Journal of Black studies, 51(6), 611-631.,   Marshall, E., Claes, L., Bouman, W. P., Witcomb, G. L., & Arcelus, J. (2016). Non-suicidal self-injury and suicidality in trans people: A systematic review of the literature. International review of psychiatry, 28(1), 58-69.,   ,  

Suicide and nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) are common phenomena across mental health diagnoses and cultural groups. However, some subpopulations have demonstrated elevated risk for suicidal ideation, attempts, and NSSI. Specifically, sexual, gender, and racial minority populations have demonstrated increased rates of these cognitions and behaviors over the past decade. Despite these alarming trends, a small, but growing body of research has examined the unique stressors (i.e., minority stress) some populations endure from majority groups that may confer risk for psychopathology, including suicide and NSSI. Particularly, experiences of discrimination, harassment, and prejudice that target an individual’s minority identity(ies) has demonstrated cross-sectional and prospective value in identifying risk and severity for suicide and NSSI. Extending on the burgeoning body of research examining the role of minority stress in suicide and NSSI, the proposed symposium will summarize novel research regarding experiences of discrimination and victimization in relation to suicide and NSSI self-injury in a variety of marginalized populations.

 

The collection of studies in the current symposium use multiple longitudinal methods including ecological momentary assessment and self-report surveys from adolescents and adults with minority identities (e.g., sexual, gender, and racial minority groups). First, Benjamin Katz will present data on the importance of minority stress and sexual victimization in sexual minority adolescents in relation to suicidal ideation and attempts over a 6-month period. Second, Shruti Kinkel-Ram will share work examining the associations between everyday discrimination, social pain, and interoceptive awareness with suicidal ideation in a sample of Black adults over a 6-week period. Third, Rosa Cobian Aguilar will present findings from an open-phase suicide prevention trial for sexual minority adults and adolescents, which examines the effects of proximal and distal minority stressors on suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Fourth, Dr. Victor will present data from a 21-day ecological momentary assessment, examining associations between gender-related stressors and self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in a sample of transgender and nonbinary adults. Finally, Dr. April Smith will discuss commonalities across the studies and future areas of research. Collectively, this group of work highlights the importance of incorporating minority stress and longitudinal methodologies into suicide and NSSI research for marginalized populations that are at disproportionate risk for life-threatening behaviors.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the session, the learner will be able to:
  • Describe the relation between transdiagnostic psychological factors and life-threatening behaviors.
  • Discuss the role of minority stress in suicide risk and nonsuicidal self-injury for populations with marginalized populations.
  • Identify critical subpopulations that may be at risk for suicide and nonsuicidal self-injury.
  • Describe minority stressors that potentiate proximal and distal risks for life-threatening behaviors in marginalized groups.
  • Identify key priorities for future research in suicide and nonsuicidal self-injury in high risk populations.