Mental Health DailyResearch. Evidence. Perspective.Published research on suicidal thoughts.
In 210 psychiatric patients, none of the 4 Dark Tetrad traits had a direct link with suicidal thoughts. Sadistic traits were linked to them only through higher stress.
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