Journal article
Neurocognitive functioning predicts suicidal behaviour in young people with affective disorders
CM McHugh, F Iorfino, JJ Crouse, A Tickell, A Nichles, N Zmicerevska, N Ho, R Lee, DF Hermens, E Scott, IB Hickie
Journal of Affective Disorders | ELSEVIER | Published : 2021
Abstract
Background: Neurocognitive impairment is recognised as a risk factor for suicidal behaviour in adults. The current study aims to determine whether neurocognitive deficits also predict ongoing or emergent suicidal behaviour in young people with affective disorders. Methods: Participants were aged 12-30 years and presented to early intervention youth mental health clinics between 2008 and 2018. In addition to clinical assessment a standardised neurocognitive assessment was conducted at baseline. Clinical data was extracted from subsequent visits using a standardised proforma. Results: Of the 635 participants who met inclusion criteria (mean age 19.6 years, 59% female, average follow up 476 day..
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Funding Acknowledgements
This study was supported by the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Centre of Research Excellence grant (No. 1061043). Professor Ian Hickie was supported by the NHMRC Research fellowship (No. 1046899). The funding source provided grant funds for the project but was not involved in data analysis, interpretation, or manuscript preparation. Catherine McHugh was supported by a HETI NSW Research Fellowship and has also received a RANZCP New Investigator Grant.