Predictors of suicidal thoughts: Mood instability versus neuroticism

► One of three factors in the Eysenck Neuroticism Scale represented mood instability (MI). ► MI is the only factor that predicts suicidal thoughts. ► MI along with depression (with neuroticism controlled) predicts suicidal thoughts. ► MI mediates the relationship between neuroticism and suicidal thoughts. ► MI may be more directly associated with suicidal thoughts than neuroticism.