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A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

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Maytree: A respite center for the suicidal: an evaluation.

Stephen Briggs¹, Liz Webb, Jonathan Buhagiar

¹Adolescent Department, Tavistock Clinic, London, UK. sbriggs@tavi-port.nhs.uk

|November 13, 2007

Summary

Maytree, a unique respite center, offers a brief sanctuary for individuals at high risk of suicide. This innovative approach provides short-term relief and potential long-term benefits, complementing traditional suicide prevention services.

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A Modified Trier Social Stress Test for Vulnerable Mexican American Adolescents

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Published on: July 10, 2017

Area of Science:

Mental Health
Suicidology
Crisis Intervention

Background:

Suicidal behavior presents a significant public health challenge.
Existing statutory services for suicide prevention require complementary approaches.
Innovative interventions are needed to support individuals in acute suicidal crisis.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of Maytree, a respite center for suicidal individuals.
To explore the operational model and impact of Maytree over its first three years.
To understand how Maytree's approach contributes to suicide prevention.

Main Methods:

Qualitative evaluation of Maytree's first three years of operation.
Analysis of guest experiences and reported outcomes.
Application of crisis intervention theory to understand observed changes.

Main Results:

Maytree successfully engages individuals at high risk of suicide.
Guests report experiencing both immediate relief and sustained benefits.
The Maytree model facilitates opportunities for positive change and a potential "benign cycle".

Conclusions:

Maytree provides a valuable, distinct service that complements statutory suicide prevention.
The center's brief sanctuary model effectively reduces intense suicidal feelings.
Maytree challenges existing frameworks within statutory mental health services for suicide prevention.