Is poor functioning a risk factor for suicide attempts in first-admission psychosis?

Year: 2015 Source: Schizophrenia Research.(2010).doi:10.1016/j.schres.2009.11.005. SIEC No: 20150270

While poor premorbid functioning is associated with poorer outcomes in psychotic illnesses, little is known about whether it is also a risk factor for suicide attempts. Identifying those with poor premorbid functioning and prior histories of attempts could help clinicians target high-risk patients. Thus, greater attention to persons with both risk factors may form the basis for early interventions aimed towards reducing the risk for subsequent suicide attempts.

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Bakst, S.Rabinowitz, J.Bromet, E.