Resilience and vulnerability factors influence the cortisol awakening response in individuals vulnerable to suicide
(2021)
Journal Article
O'Connor, D. B., Branley-Bell, D., Green, J. A., Ferguson, E., O'Carroll, R. E., & O'Connor, R. C. (2021). Resilience and vulnerability factors influence the cortisol awakening response in individuals vulnerable to suicide. Journal of Psychiatric Research, 142, 312-320. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2021.08.006
Suicide is a global health issue. Dysregulated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis activity, as measured by cortisol levels, has been identified as one potential risk factor. Evidence is emerging to suggest that different psychological factors... Read More about Resilience and vulnerability factors influence the cortisol awakening response in individuals vulnerable to suicide.