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Daniel Pratt1, Patricia Gooding1, Yvonne Awenat1
1School of Psychological Sciences, University of Manchester, UK.
Cognitive and Behavioral Practice
|October 8, 2016
Summary
Suicide is a preventable public health crisis, especially in prisons. Cognitive Behaviour Suicide Prevention (CBSP) therapy shows promise for reducing suicide risk in high-risk male prisoners.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Psychology
- Criminology
Background:
- Suicide presents a significant public health challenge, with prisoners facing a five-fold higher risk than the general population.
- Prison environments can exacerbate psychological distress, leading some individuals to consider suicide as an escape.
- Existing psychological interventions for suicide prevention are limited, though cognitive behavioural therapies show potential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the feasibility of implementing Cognitive Behaviour Suicide Prevention (CBSP) therapy for male prisoners.
- To assess the potential of CBSP in reducing suicide risk within a correctional setting.
Main Methods:
- Case series drawn from a randomized controlled trial.
- Focus on male prisoners identified as high risk for suicide.
- Application of Cognitive Behaviour Suicide Prevention (CBSP) therapy.
Main Results:
- Presents three case studies illustrating the application of CBSP in male prisoners.
- Highlights the feasibility of delivering CBSP within a prison setting.
- Provides preliminary insights into the potential impact of CBSP on suicide risk.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive Behaviour Suicide Prevention (CBSP) therapy may be a viable intervention for reducing suicide risk among high-risk male prisoners.
- Findings support further research into the efficacy and implementation of CBSP in correctional facilities.
- Implications for future clinical practice and research in prison suicide prevention are discussed.
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