Impulsivity and Cognitive Flexibility As Neuropsychological Markers for Suicidality: A Multi-Modal Investigation Among Military Veterans with Alcohol Use Disorder and PTSD

Overview

Journal Arch Suicide Res

Publisher Informa Healthcare

Date 2019 Jun 29

PMID 31248349

Citations 7

Authors

C Hausman

B N Meffert

M K Mosich

A J Heinz

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Abstract

To examine relations between self-report and behavioral measures of impulsivity and cognitive flexibility with suicidal ideation and self-harm and suicide attempt history. Methods: Eighty-seven military veterans who met DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were evaluated for current suicidal ideation and self-harm, suicide attempt history, impulsivity, and cognitive flexibility. Results: Higher levels of self-reported impulsivity were associated with greater suicidal ideation and self-harm and lower behavioral inhibition was associated with greater likelihood of endorsing a suicide attempt. Conclusion: Use of multi-modal assessment of impulsivity and cognitive flexibility may aid in suicide screening and intervention among vulnerable and high-risk populations.

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