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Abstract Introduction: While the precipitants for suicide are varied, interpersonal stressors are commonly identified. We hypothesized that interpersonal stressors increase suicide risk by exacerbating cognitive vulnerabilities in decision-making, cognitive control, and implicit associations between the self and death/suicide. Methods: Interpersonal stress was modeled using the Cyberball paradigm in forty youth (16-24y) with a history of multiple (≥2) suicide attempts.

“Please take a deep breath in,” Amanda asked everyone, telling them to hold it while they set their intentions for the remainder of the conference. It was day two and the room was a-buzz with energy and excitement. You could feel it in the air. I could feel the excitement and happiness coming off of everyone. My next thought was how do you talk about a heavy topic like cancer and stress when everyone was happy? Would it shift the mood? Would that be a bad thing?

Main Navigation January 22, 2019 Iliana Ortega Iliana Ortega is an Afro-Latina first-generation college graduate with a dual degree in Communications and English Literature from The City College of New York. Naturally curious about the world around her, Iliana can be found deep in thought about everything from the symbolism in a literary classic to the origin of the latest viral meme.