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1Ärztlicher Leiter des Kriseninterventionszentrum Wien, Lazarettgasse 14A, 1090, Wien, Österreich, claudius.stein@chello.at.
Summary
The development of psychotherapeutic-psychosocial care in Austria has proven effective for suicide prevention. Continued advancement of crisis intervention services is a key focus for Suicide Prevention Austria (SUPRA).
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Psychology
- Public Health
Context:
- The Austrian Program for Suicide Prevention emphasizes "Support and treatment" as a key component.
- Psychotherapeutic-psychosocial care has demonstrated positive outcomes in suicide prevention within Austria.
Purpose:
- To define crisis and crisis intervention and their link to suicide prevention programs.
- To establish general aims and standards for crisis intervention.
- To describe the current state of crisis intervention services in Austria.
Summary:
- This article explores the role of crisis intervention in suicide prevention, aligning with the Austrian Program's focus on support and treatment.
- It defines key terms, outlines objectives and standards for crisis intervention, and assesses its current implementation in Austria.
- Recommendations are provided for practical application within the Suicide Prevention Austria (SUPRA) framework.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for enhancing crisis intervention services to improve suicide prevention outcomes.
- Offers evidence-based recommendations for the practical implementation of SUPRA's agenda.
- Contributes to the scientific understanding of effective psychosocial support in suicide prevention.
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