Validated Self-Report Questionnaires
Thwarted Belongingness and Perceived Burdensomeness
Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire (INQ-15)
Van Orden, K. A., Cukrowicz, K. C., Witte, T. K., & Joiner, T. E., Jr. (2012). Thwarted belongingness and perceived burdensomeness: Construct validity and psychometric properties of the Interpersonal Needs Questionnaire. Psychological Assessment, 24(1), 197–215.
Interpersonal Hopelessness
Tucker, R. P., Hagan, C. R., Hill, R. M., Slish, M. L., Bagge, C. L., Joiner, T. E., Jr, & Wingate, L. R. (2018). Empirical extension of the interpersonal theory of suicide: Investigating the role of interpersonal hopelessness. Psychiatry Research, 259, 427–432.
Capability for Suicide
Van Orden, K. A., Witte, T. K., Gordon, K. H., Bender, T. W., & Joiner, T. E., Jr (2008). Suicidal desire and the capability for suicide: Tests of the interpersonal-psychological theory of suicidal behavior among adults. Journal of consulting and clinical psychology, 76(1), 72–83.
Ribeiro, J. D., Witte, T. K., Van Orden, K. A., Selby, E. A., Gordon, K. H., Bender, T. W., & Joiner, T. E., Jr. (2014). Fearlessness about death: The psychometric properties and construct validity of the revision to the Acquired Capability for Suicide Scale. Psychological Assessment, 26(1), 115–126.
Grunewald, W., Perkins, N. M., Jeon, M. E., Klonsky, E. D., Joiner, T. E., & Smith, A. R. (2024). Development and validation of the Fearlessness about Suicide Scale. Assessment, 31(6), 1189–1203.
Robison, M., Campione, M., Joiner, T. E., Gallyer, A. J., & Rogers, M. L. (2025). Development and Validation of a Multidimensional Capability for Suicide Scale: A Multi-sample investigation. Assessment, 10731911251359456. Advance online publication.
Bender, T., Gordon, K., Bresin, K., & Joiner, T. (2011). Impulsivity and suicidality: The mediating role of painful and provocative experiences. Journal of Affective Disorders, 129, 301–307.
Self-Dehumanization
Robison, M., Baker, T., Abderhalden, F., Gordon, J. A., & Joiner, T. (2023). Development and validation of a self‐report measure of perceived dehumanization from officers. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 4.
Robison, M., Jeon, M., Udupa, N., Potter, M., Robertson, L., & Joiner, T.E. (2024).
Development and validation of the self-dehumanization scale. Journal of
Personality Assessment, 107(1).
Mental Health Resources
FSU and the Tallahassee Community
- FSU Police Department: For non-emergencies, please call (850) 644-1234. For emergencies, please call 911
- FSU Interfaith Council: A coalition of religious communities on campus dedicated to fostering the free expression of religious faith, supporting faith-based student services, and championing religious freedom at Florida State University.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS): Walk-ins are welcome Monday – Friday, 8am-4pm. You can speak via the Telehealth service by calling this number: (840) 644 – TALK, 24/7 availability.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): A program providing professional support for Staff, Faculty, and Students who endure and/or witness a distressing event.
- Victim Advocate Program (VAP): Provides resources for students who endured or witnessed a crime, violence, or abuse. Call VAP 24/7 at (850) 644 – 7161. Text VAP 24/7 at (850) 756 – 4320. Email: Victims-Advocate@fsu.edu.
- Case Management Services: Helps students navigate academic, personal, financial, and crisis-related challenges by connecting them with resources, guiding them through university processes, and working with campus partners to create tailored success plans.
- Health and Wellness Center: Provides medical services through walk-ins or same-day appointments to undergraduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students. Call: (850) 644 – 4567.
- Food for Thought Pantry: Distributes food and perishables to students who are experiencing food insecurity. Click on the link above for the days and hours of operation.
- FSU Psychology Clinic: Provides empirically supported treatments to students at FSU and the Tallahassee community. Opened Monday – Thursday, 8am to 8pm. Call: (850) 644 – 3006.
- Anxiety Behavioral and Health Clinic: Provides empirically supported treatments for the Tallahassee community to further prevent anxiety behaviors and mitigate risk factors. Call: (850) 645 – 1766.
- Children’s Learning Clinic: A research-based clinic offering evidence-driven assessment and intervention services for children and families, especially those dealing with attention, learning, or behavioral challenges. Call: (850) 645 – 7423.
- For more resources, please click on this link.
For Suicidal Crises
