Serial multiple mediation of demoralization and depression in the relationship between hopelessness and suicidal ideation

202066 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Su Ting Liu · Southern Medical University

Xia Wu · Southern Medical University

Ning Wang · Southern Medical University

Qian Zhao · Southern Medical University

Lin Xiao · Southern Medical University

Chun‐Kai Fang · Colorado Center For Hospice and Palliative Care

Ya Yu ·

Abstract

The results of the study support the hypothesis that demoralization and depression mediate between hopelessness and suicidal ideation. The early identification of and interventions for hopelessness, demoralization, and depression may prevent cancer patients from developing suicidal ideation.

Topics & Keywords

Suicide and Self-Harm Studies Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments Personality Disorders and Psychopathology

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psycho-Oncology

Volume 29, Issue 8, pp. 1321-1328

DOI: 10.1002/pon.5439

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