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Abstract

Suicide risk in older adulthood represents complex interactions between developmental transitions; changing social contexts; and interactions between ecological context and individual perceptions of belongingness, burdensomeness, and hope. This paper presents an integrative,developmentally appropriate framework for conceptualizing and addressing suicide risk in older adulthood, which is grounded in the Indivisible Self model of wellness. Drawing on current empirical knowledge of wellness, suicidality, and older adulthood, this paper presents risk and protective factors associated with older adulthood through life transitions, changing social contexts, and other relevant factors. We present a novel integration of suicide intervention, wellness, and holistic care as a suitable model to address the unique and multifaceted needs of older adults. Counselors can use the proposed approach to promote older adult wellness and suicide prevention.

Author ORCID Identifier

1. Seth T. Robinson - 0009-0001-7316-2997

2. Derek J. Lee - 0000-0003-0218-8521

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