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[Crisis intervention in suicidal subjects].

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  • 1Psychiatrische Universitätspoliklinik, Kantonsspital Basel.

Schweizerische Rundschau Fur Medizin Praxis = Revue Suisse De Medecine Praxis
|March 5, 1991
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Crisis intervention for suicidal behavior helps individuals cope with acute situations. A multidisciplinary approach involving psychiatric professionals and social workers is effective, with most cases managed through outpatient services.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry and Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Social Work in Healthcare

Context:

  • Suicidal behavior presents a significant public health challenge.
  • Effective crisis intervention is crucial for managing acute suicidal behavior.
  • Multidisciplinary teams enhance patient care in psychiatric emergencies.

Purpose:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of crisis intervention for suicidal behavior.
  • To analyze patient demographics and diagnostic profiles in psychiatric crisis.
  • To determine the appropriate level of care for patients experiencing suicidal crises.

Summary:

  • A study of 848 patients receiving psychiatric crisis intervention for suicidal attempts between 1985-1989 revealed key demographic and diagnostic patterns.

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  • The peak age group for suicidal behavior was 20-24 years, with a broader peak in men aged 20-34.
  • Overrepresented diagnoses included psychogenic reactions, neuroses, borderline personality disorders, and substance dependence.
  • The majority of patients (82.8-75.5%) did not require hospitalization, indicating the efficacy of ambulatory crisis intervention services.

    • Impact:

    • Crisis intervention is primarily an ambulatory psychiatric service, reducing the need for inpatient care.
    • Understanding age and diagnostic patterns can inform targeted prevention and intervention strategies.
    • Suicidal crises often signal a need for attention rather than a definitive wish to die, highlighting the importance of psychosocial support.