Pattern matrix dichotomous items*
| Questions | Factor | ||
| 1: Behaviours and intentions | 2: Suicidality | 3: Self-harm | |
| Q5. At the moment, are you having any thoughts about ending your life/ killing yourself? | 0.993 | ||
| Q3. Since being in hospital, have you taken any alcohol and/or substances (such as drugs, solvents, prescribed and non-prescribed medications)? | 0.993 | ||
| Q8. At the moment, do you have a plan to end your life? | 0.954 | ||
| Q7. Right now, do you wish you were dead? | 0.932 | ||
| Q6. Do you intend to end your life/kill yourself? | 0.722 | ||
| Q8b. While you are here, do you expect to die from this plan? | 0.992 | ||
| Q8a. While you are here, have you made any preparations to carry out this plan? | 0.991 | ||
| Q1. At the moment, do you have any thoughts to harm yourself? | 0.999 | ||
| Q2. Do you have anything with you that you plan to use to hurt yourself with? | 0.999 | ||
*It is important to note that Factor analysis of dichotomous variables may lead to the endorsement of strong items rather than picking up on underlying latent variables so should be taken as guidance only and with caution.