Citation

Gvion Y, Levi-Belz Y, Hadlaczky G, Apter A. World J. Psychiatry 2015; 5(3): 255-259.

Affiliation

Yari Gvion, Department of Clinical Psychology, Bar Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 52900, Israel.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Baishideng Publishing Group)

DOI

10.5498/wjp.v5.i3.255

PMID

26425440

Abstract

Suicide risk constitutes a complex set of interacting demographic, clinical, psychobiological and environmental variables. Impulsivity is a long-known risk factor for suicide attempts. However, research based on clearer conceptual refinement in this area is imperative. One emerging field of study is that of decision-making. Impulsivity involves a failure of higher-order control, including decision-making. Using standardized operational definitions that take into consideration relevant aspects of impulsivity, including state- and trait-components and a deeper understanding of the process of decision-making in the suicidal mind, we may come a step closer to understanding suicidality and winning the fight in this scourge of human suffering.

Language: en