Predicting suicidal behaviour after first episode of non-affective psychosis: The role of neurocognitive functioning

ConclusionsGCF was found to be the most robust predictor of SB along with severe depressive symptomatology. Hence, poorer cognitive performance in FEP appears to emerge as a risk factor for suicidal behaviour from early stages of the illness and a comprehensive neurocognitive assessment may contribute to risk assessment.
Source: European Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research