A Novel Therapy for People Who Attempt Suicide and Why We Need New Models of Suicide
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University Hospital of Psychiatry, Outpatient Department, 3008 Bern, Switzerland
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Private Practice, 3400 Burgdorf, Switzerland
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Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14(3), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14030243
Received: 16 December 2016 / Revised: 21 February 2017 / Accepted: 24 February 2017 / Published: 1 March 2017
(This article belongs to the Special Issue From Understanding Suicide Risk to Preventing Suicide)
This paper presents a model of suicidal behaviour based on suicide as a goal-directed action, and its implications. An action theoretical model has guided the authors in the development of a brief therapy for individuals who attempt suicide (ASSIP—Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program). Key elements are an early therapeutic alliance, narrative interviewing, psychoeducation, a joint case conceptualization, safety planning, and regular letters over 24 months. In a randomized controlled trial, ASSIP was highly effective in reducing the risk of suicide reattempts. The therapeutic elements in this treatment are described and possible implications for future directions in clinical suicide prevention discussed.
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Keywords:
attempted suicide; suicide; suicide prevention; action theory; narrative interview; psychotherapy
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Michel, K.; Valach, L.; Gysin-Maillart, A. A Novel Therapy for People Who Attempt Suicide and Why We Need New Models of Suicide. Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2017, 14, 243. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14030243
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Michel K, Valach L, Gysin-Maillart A. A Novel Therapy for People Who Attempt Suicide and Why We Need New Models of Suicide. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2017; 14(3):243. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14030243
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichel, Konrad; Valach, Ladislav; Gysin-Maillart, Anja. 2017. "A Novel Therapy for People Who Attempt Suicide and Why We Need New Models of Suicide" Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 14, no. 3: 243. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14030243
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