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Gratitude as a Protective Factor for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour: The Theory and the Evidence Base

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The current chapter presents an overview of psychological conceptualizations of gratitude, and the existing evidence base regarding the association between gratitude and suicidal ideation and suicide attempts. The text discusses the possible mechanisms of the beneficial effects of gratitude on psychosocial and physical well-being, and presents research on the effectiveness of gratitude interventions and activities in clinical and non-clinical populations, including individuals at risk for suicide. It also explores stumbling blocks to experiencing and cultivating gratitude, and factors which contribute to effective engagement in gratitude interventions. The chapter concludes with possible directions in future research on gratitude as a protective factor against suicidality.

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Krysinska, K. (2018). Gratitude as a Protective Factor for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour: The Theory and the Evidence Base. In: Hirsch, J., Chang, E., Kelliher Rabon, J. (eds) A Positive Psychological Approach to Suicide . Advances in Mental Health and Addiction. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-03225-8_5

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