“…Overarousal, particularly agitation, is one such factor that has been implicated as an acute risk factor for suicidal behavior (Chu et al, 2015;Ribeiro, Bodell, Hames, Hagan, & Joiner, 2013). Agitation is characterized by increased motor function (e.g., restlessness, fidgeting) and painful mental arousal (e.g., emotional turmoil, anguish) that results in feeling stirred or wound up (Benazzi, Koukopoulos, & Akiskal, 2004;Ribeiro, Bender, Selby, Hames, & Joiner, 2011).…”