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An intensive outpatient program for suicidal college students.

Rachel H Salk1, Eydie L Moses-Kolko1, Carla D Chugani1

  • 1Western Psychiatric Hospital, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.

Journal of American College Health : J of ACH
|March 24, 2021
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A new Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) effectively supports suicidal college students. This specialized care offers a promising approach for undergraduates needing more than traditional outpatient services.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Higher Education Mental Health

Background:

  • College counseling centers (CCCs) face capacity limitations for high-risk suicidal students.
  • Traditional outpatient treatment may be insufficient for students requiring intensive care.
  • There is a critical need for specialized interventions for suicidal undergraduates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the design and implementation of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) tailored for suicidal undergraduates.
  • To address the gap in specialized mental health services for college students in crisis.
  • To evaluate the feasibility of an IOP within a university setting.

Main Methods:

  • Iterative design and implementation of the College Option Services for Teens at Risk (COSTAR) IOP based on university needs assessments.
Keywords:
Suicidetreatmentundergraduates

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  • Fact-gathering meetings with local universities to confirm demand for prompt IOP access.
  • Enrollment of suicidal undergraduates aged 18-24 in the COSTAR program.

    • Main Results:

    • The 6-week COSTAR program includes diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, skills groups, individual therapy, and medication management.
    • Between September 2017 and January 2020, 148 students participated in the IOP.
    • Participants (average age 19.7) attended an average of 5.7 COSTAR group sessions.

    Conclusions:

    • A specialized IOP for suicidal college students shows potential as part of a stepped care model.
    • The COSTAR program demonstrates a viable approach to managing suicidal undergraduates in a university setting.
    • Intensive outpatient care can effectively meet the needs of at-risk college students requiring elevated support.