A Multidimensional Evaluation of Attempted Suicide: The Roles of Depression, Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Temperament Characteristics, Defence Mechanisms, and Executive Functions

The study findings showed that temperament characteristics, non-suicidal self-injury, executive function deficits, and impulsivity could be risk factors for suicide attempts. Depressed suicide attempters exhibited greater deficits in planning and problem-solving.This study provides evidence regarding the usability of neurocognitive tests in evaluating future suicide risk. Key Words: Attempted suicide, temperament, defence styles, executive functions, non-suicidal self-injury.