Have a Happy, Fun, Assertive Life! (Avoid Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, and Suicide!)

Abstract

Historically, it was assumed that intellectual disability disorder (IDD) was a protective factor against suicidality (ASD was not generally considered at that time in the context of suicidal behavior). Thus, it was assumed that individuals with IDD were relatively insensitive to precipitating factors; subsequent empirical research has shown this to be untrue. Are you depressed, lonely, anxious, or suicidal? Have a great day instead! We can all do this using Skinnerian approaches to self-management. This can be done early during life to establish a generalized repertoire of self-management as a better way to live and as a strategy to prevent a wide range of life's problems, including depression and anxiety. In addition, behavioral self-management is a good treatment option for those with subclinical and clinical depression, depression, anxiety, and suicidal behavior and may be the effective mechanism underlying many evidence-based practices. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)