self-stigma

Shame and Other Self-Devaluing Schemas in Suicidal Persons

Those who treat suicidal patients are often startled by the depth and intensity of the anger patients express toward themselves. When asked to list their reasons for wanting to die, many respondents listed negative self-appraisals, such as “I’m worthless, “I’m a piece of crap,” or “I don’t deserve to live” (Madsen & Harris, 2021, p. […]

Samuel Knapp, Ed.D., ABPP

December 18, 2024