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February 9, 2026

A Layered Psychodynamic Model of Suicidal Identity Development: Identification and the Senses of Self.

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MGMatias Gay

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Overview

Conceptual analysis reveals a model for understanding suicidal identity in adolescents, suggesting new prevention strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to develop a psychodynamic model that explains suicidal identity through existential anchors and senses of self.
  • Conducted conceptual analysis and model building study
  • Integrated theories from object relations, mentalization, and existential psychology
  • Developed a layered framework at individual and equity contexts
  • Identified five existential anchors essential for sense of self: purpose, value, self-worth, relational safety, felt safety
  • Highlighted the impact of weakened anchors on suicidal identity consolidation
  • Outlined mechanisms of collapse relating to fractured self and self-deception

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Matias Gay (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698979e9f0ec2af6756e803chttps://doi.org/10.1080/01612840.2026.2612951
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