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Problems reported by self-harm patients: perception, hopelessness, and suicidal intent.

David Milnes1, David Owens, Paul Blenkiron

  • 1Leeds Community and Mental Health Trust, Leeds LS6 4QB, UK.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|September 10, 2002
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Patients who perceive their problems as insoluble, particularly relationship issues, report higher hopelessness and suicidal intent. This highlights the importance of assessing problem perception in self-harm care.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Problem-solving therapy shows promise for individuals who have self-harmed.
  • Understanding patient perceptions is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the link between self-harm patients' views on problem solubility and their levels of hopelessness and suicidal intent.
  • To determine if perceived insoluble problems correlate with increased risk factors.

Main Methods:

  • 150 self-harm patients completed questionnaires on problem perception.
  • Beck's Hopelessness Scale and Beck's Suicidal Intent Scale were administered.
  • Data analyzed for correlations between perceived problem solubility, hopelessness, and suicidal intent.

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Main Results:

  • 66% of patients identified at least one insoluble problem, most commonly relationship issues.
  • Males reported insoluble problems more frequently than females.
  • A significant correlation was found between the number of insoluble problems, hopelessness, and suicidal intent.

Conclusions:

  • Insoluble relationship problems are frequently reported by individuals who self-harm.
  • Clinicians should inquire about patients' perceptions of insoluble problems when assessing hopelessness and suicidal intent.
  • This assessment can inform targeted therapeutic interventions.