Original Research Prim Care Companion CNS Disord February 2026

Suicidal Mental Imagery in Suicide Attempters: A Cross-Sectional Study

PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(1):10.4088/PCC.25m04071

Full Article Read the complete peer-reviewed article in Prim Care Companion CNS Disord. PCC CNS Disord 2026;28(1):10.4088/PCC.25m04071 Clinical Summary After a suicide attempt, clinicians need practical ways to identify who carries greater ongoing symptom burden and risk. This study found that suicidal mental imagery was present in 38.1% of attempters and clustered with higher depression and suicidality scores, supporting its value as a routine postattempt assessment target. FAQ How common was suicidal mental imagery in people who had recently attempted suicide? 10 questions
Key Takeaways In this postattempt sample, suicidal mental imagery identified a subgroup with greater current symptom burden: mean PHQ-9 scores were 14.67 versus 12.36 and mean MINI suicidality scores were 50.42 versus 42.97 compared with participants without imagery. 5 takeaways Clinical Guide How should clinicians assess suicidal mental imagery in patients presenting after a recent suicide attempt? 7 steps
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