Shame and trauma are critical to understanding the impacts of psychosis: Examining clinical correlates within a tertiary psychosis service cohort

Key Points

• Suicidal ideation correlates strongly with shame, while trauma exposure is linked to suicidal behaviours.
• Findings show a distinct relationship between different forms of trauma and associated suicidal tendencies.
• Assessment using clinical correlates within a tertiary psychosis service highlights psychological factors influencing suicidality.
• Implications suggest targeting shame through psychological intervention could help address suicidal ideation.