ABSTRACT
The incidence of suicidal deaths make it an issue of grave concern and a potentially dangerous public health predicament as it is among the leading causes of death among youths across the globe. A body of evidence has established a link between certain personality factors and suicidality. Although neuroticism and extraversion are frequently linked with suicidality, there is relatively less confirmation regarding the influence of the other personality factors on suicidality. Self-esteem is considered to be linked to sense of worthfulness. Although the belief in 'suicidal personality' has by and large been discarded, there remains an opinion that personality factors are of significance in suicidal behaviours. Psychological autopsy-based studies frequently show that individuals with personality disorders have a considerable probability of indulging in suicide attempts and they are found among suicide committers. Moreover, the need to be admired among the narcissistic individuals and the craving to manipulate others among the antisocial individuals increase the risk of indulgence in suicidal behaviours.
