@article{ref1,
title="Preliminary results from an examination of episodic planning in suicidal behavior",
journal="Crisis",
year="2014",
author="Anestis, Michael D. and Pennings, Stephanie M. and Williams, Tabatha J.",
volume="35",
number="3",
pages="186-192",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Prior research has reported that a substantial portion of suicidal behavior occurs impulsively. These studies, however, have been unable to assess for episodic planning. Aims: To provide preliminary support for the plausibility and utility of assessing episodic, nonlinear planning in suicidal behavior. <br><br>METHOD: Fifty undergraduates with a prior history of suicidal behavior responded to a series of questions assessing level of attempt, method, and level of planning during their most recent self-reported suicide attempt. <br><br>RESULTS: Level of intent was positively associated with planning, and the modal individual whose most recent attempt involved clear intent to die endorsed planning for at least 1 year. <br><br>CONCLUSION: These preliminary data support the plausibility and potential utility of assessing episodic planning and indicate that suicide attempts involving a clear intent to die typically require extensive levels of planning and rarely (if ever) emerge without forethought.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0227-5910",
doi="10.1027/0227-5910/a000250",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1027/0227-5910/a000250"
}