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Preventing recurrent suicidal behaviour.

P S Links1, K Balchand, I Dawe

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, St Michael's Mental Health Services, University of Toronto, Ontario.

Canadian Family Physician Medecin De Famille Canadien
|December 10, 1999
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Family physicians play a vital role in suicide prevention by actively managing patients post-suicide attempt. Evidence supports psychosocial interventions for effective aftercare and ongoing patient monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Family Medicine
  • Psychiatry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Suicide attempts are more frequent than completed suicides, with significant patient contact in family practices.
  • A substantial proportion of individuals who die by suicide have recently consulted a family physician.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present empirical evidence on effective interventions for family physicians managing patients after suicide attempts.
  • To guide primary care providers in suicide prevention strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) focusing on psychosocial interventions for individuals post-suicide attempt.
  • Analysis of evidence for intervention effectiveness in a family practice setting.

Main Results:

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  • Psychosocial interventions show promise in managing patients after suicide attempts.
  • Key principles include patient engagement, family involvement, means restriction, and addressing underlying psychopathology.
  • Family physicians encounter 10-15 suicide attempts annually per practice.

Conclusions:

  • Family physicians are integral to suicide prevention efforts through diligent aftercare and continuous patient monitoring.
  • Effective management of patients post-suicide attempt can reduce future suicide risk.