Externalizing Psychopathology and Risk for Suicide Attempt: Cross-Sectional and Longitudinal Findings From the Baltimore Epidemiologic Catchment Area Study

The Journal of Nervous and Mental Disease: May 2009 - Volume 197 - Issue 5 - pp 293-297

Externalizing psychopathology appears to be an independent short-term risk factor for suicidal behavior interval , but appears less powerful in predicting long-term suicide risk .

These findings underline the importance of assessment of suicidality among individuals presenting with externalizing disorders.

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