Journal of affective disorders
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There is a lack of consensus about whether self-harm with suicidal intent differs in aetiology and prognosis from non-suicidal self-harm, and whether they should be considered as different diagnostic categories. ⋯ Self-harm with and without suicidal intent are overlapping behaviours but with some distinct characteristics, indicating the importance of fully exploring vulnerability factors, motivations, and intentions in adolescents who self harm.
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Several studies have reported cognitive functioning as a significant predictor of quality of life (QoL) in patients with established bipolar disorder (BD), in addition to mood symptoms. However, it is unclear whether cognitive functioning predicts QoL early in the course of illness. The purpose of this study was therefore to evaluate the relationship between mood and neuropsychological variables and self-reported QoL early in the course of BD. ⋯ In addition to mood symptoms, poorer cognitive functioning is a significant predictor of reduced QoL early in the course of BD. Recently diagnosed patients with BD may benefit from early cognitive-enhancing interventions to maintain or restore their QoL.