Clinical and cognitive correlates of suicide attempts in bipolar disorder: is suicide predictable?

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We conducted a retrospective investigation of potential clinical, demographic, and neuropsychological risk factors for suicide attempts in patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

Method

Participants included 67 adult inpatients and outpatients aged 18-60 years meeting DSM-IV criteria for bipolar disorder (bipolar I and II disorders, bipolar disorder not otherwise specified). We assessed demographic factors, mood symptoms, psychosis, trauma history, trait impulsivity, trait aggression, and reasons for living. The primary outcome measures were the Barratt Impulsiveness Scale-version II, Aggression Questionnaire, and 10 cognitive outcome variables. The cognitive outcome variables assessed cognitive performance across several domains, including processing speed, atte

SUBMITTER: Gilbert AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4035109 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature