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Manifestations Of Overarousal Account For The Association Between Cognitive Anxiety Sensitivity And Suicidal Ideation, Megan L. Rogers, Raymond P. Tucker, Keyne C. Law, Matthew S. Michaels, Michael D. Anestis, Thomas E. Joiner
Manifestations Of Overarousal Account For The Association Between Cognitive Anxiety Sensitivity And Suicidal Ideation, Megan L. Rogers, Raymond P. Tucker, Keyne C. Law, Matthew S. Michaels, Michael D. Anestis, Thomas E. Joiner
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Background: Recent evidence suggests an association between cognitive anxiety sensitivity and suicidal ideation. Cognitive anxiety sensitivity has also been implicated as a precursor to various forms of overarousal. These manifestations of overarousal (i.e., agitation, insomnia, nightmares, and anger) may account for the association between cognitive anxiety sensitivity and suicidal ideation.
Methods: In Study 1, undergraduate students selectively sampled for recent suicidal ideation completed all measures online. In Study 2, clinical outpatients completed all measures prior to their initial intake appointments at a psychology clinic.
Results: Study 1 demonstrated that agitation and insomnia individually and jointly accounted for …