Psychopathy facets and suicide risk among violently injured adults
By
Nicholas D. Thomson
Brooklyn A. Worthen
Jessica J. James
June 22, 2026
Clinical Scorecard: Exploring the Relationship Between Psychopathy Dimensions and Suicide Risk in Adults with Violent Injuries
At a Glance
Category Detail
Condition Suicide risk in violently injured adults Key Mechanisms Association between psychopathy dimensions and suicide risk Target Population Violently injured adults Care Setting Urban trauma center
Key Highlights
Total psychopathy positively associated with suicide risk. Lifestyle facet of psychopathy is a significant predictor of suicide risk. Sex did not moderate the association between psychopathy and suicide risk. Behavioral dysregulation and impulsivity are key factors in suicide risk. Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
Assess psychopathic traits in individuals with a history of violent injuries. Management
Consider lifestyle-related psychopathic traits when evaluating suicide risk. Monitoring & Follow-up
Monitor impulsivity and behavioral dysregulation in violently injured adults. Risks
Increased suicide vulnerability associated with lifestyle-related psychopathic traits. Patient & Prescribing Data
Adults with violent injuries
Focus on behavioral dysregulation and impulsivity in treatment plans.
Clinical Best Practices
Examine psychopathy as a multidimensional construct. Utilize psychopathy facets to refine suicide risk assessments. Incorporate assessments of impulsivity in clinical evaluations. Related Resources & Content
