Behavioral Health Concepts

adjective causing or contributing to suicidal behavior

• The study found that the environment of the prison was highly suicidogenic.
• The atmosphere in that place is so suicidogenic, it's really depressing.
• I can't stand being in that suicidogenic setting, it's just too much.
• The toxic relationship she was in became increasingly suicidogenic for her mental health.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality (abstinence, theory)

• The abstinence theory posits that refraining from certain behaviors can lead to better outcomes in the long run.
• Some people believe in the abstinence theory, which suggests that avoiding something completely is the best approach.
• I'm not sure about that whole abstinence theory thing - I think moderation is key.
• In a way, the abstinence theory can be compared to saving money for a rainy day, by resisting impulse purchases.