Impulsivity and Suicide Attempts in Adolescence: A New Perspective on the Old Story

Background: The common risk factors of suicidality in adolescents could be psychological, behavioral, cognitive, interpersonal, and personal. Major depressive disorder and impulsive behavior are crucial predictors or mediators for suicidality. This study aims to show the multidirectional links between the predictors of suicidality in adolescents. Methods: The study included 49 suicide attempters (15.82±1.24 years) and 41 controls (15.67±1.40 years). The instruments were sociodemographic form and Barratt Impulsivity Scale-11 (BIS-11). The Kiddie Schedule for Affective Disorders and Schizophrenia was used to assess the psychiatric diagnoses. Results: Among the suicide attempters, 93.9% (n = 46) were female, while 58.5% (n = 24) of the control group were female (χ2=16.131, p