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[A protocol to assist people with suicidal thoughts in clinical practice]
1Equipo de DBT, Fundación Foro. pablogagliesi@fundacionforo.com
Vertex (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
|May 5, 2010
Summary
This article introduces a new protocol for suicidal clients in mental health, based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It highlights benefits like improved efficacy and reduced stress for professionals using evidence-based practices.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Practice
- Clinical Psychology
- Psychotherapy
Context:
- Protocols in medicine should be evidence-based and reflect expert consensus.
- Mental health professionals require effective strategies for managing suicidal clients.
- Existing methods like No Harm Contracts have limitations.
Purpose:
- To present a Protocol for Suicidal Clients in mental health practice.
- To discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this protocol.
- To compare No Harm Contracts with Treatment Agreements.
Summary:
- The article details a Protocol for Suicidal Clients grounded in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
- This protocol is designed for severely disturbed clients, emphasizing evidence-based practices.
- It explores the benefits for professionals, including stress reduction and enhanced performance.
Impact:
- Promotes evidence-based practices in mental health care for suicidal individuals.
- Offers a structured approach to improve treatment efficacy and professional well-being.
- Provides a comparative analysis of different therapeutic agreement models.
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