Suicide and suicidal behavior are major public health concerns.
As a result, a number of psychological models have been
developed to better understand the emergence of suicidal
ideation and suicide attempts. One such model is the
integrated motivational–volitional model, a tri-partite model of
suicidal behavior, which posits that entrapment is central to the
final common pathway to suicide. In this review, we summarize
the extant research evidence for the relationship between
entrapment and suicidal ideation and behavior. Although there
is robust evidence for the relationship between entrapment and
suicidal ideation and behavior, there are gaps in our
knowledge. We discuss the clinical implications and suggest
key directions for future research
