APA Annual Meeting 2022 On-Demand Package-Assessing Psychic Pain and Proximal States of Mind Associated with Suicidal Thinking and Behavior

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In this video, Dr. Eric Plakin and Dr. Jane Tillman discuss the topic of psychic pain and its connection to suicidal thinking and behavior. They introduce the Psychic Pain Scale, a new measure that assesses both the emotional and self-regulatory aspects of psychic pain. The scale consists of 12 items that explore intense pain, loss of control, and emotional overwhelm. The researchers discuss the scale's psychometric properties and potential clinical applications, suggesting it could help clinicians identify those at greater risk for suicide and engage in meaningful conversations about psychic pain with patients. They also emphasize the need for further research and understanding of psychic pain within a broader theoretical framework. The video provides insights into assessing and addressing psychic pain, presenting a tool that can facilitate discussions and interventions for individuals experiencing emotional distress and suicidal ideation.<br /><br />The video transcript presents a presentation on psychic pain and its correlation with suicidal behavior. The speaker emphasizes the significance of understanding psychic pain as a precursor to suicide and encourages conversations with individuals experiencing such pain. They discuss a research study that interviewed individuals who had survived near-lethal suicide attempts, revealing that psychic pain often stemmed from feelings of betrayal, developmental challenges, and a lack of coping skills. The speaker suggests that addressing psychic pain and fostering empathetic conversations about it could aid in suicide prevention. The video concludes with a discussion on the audience's role in addressing psychic pain and the necessity for further research and interventions.

Keywords

psychic pain

suicidal thinking

suicidal behavior

Psychic Pain Scale

emotional aspects

self-regulatory aspects

intense pain

loss of control

emotional overwhelm

psychometric properties

clinical applications

risk for suicide

meaningful conversations