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Fateh Rahmani1, Neda Kakaie1, Habibolah Khazaie1
1Department of Psychology, University of Kurdistan, Sanandaj, Iran (Rahmani, Kakaie); Center for Personality Disorder Research, Psychiatric Research Unit, Slagelse, Region Zealand, Denmark (Rahmani); Sleep Disorders Research Center, Health Policy and Promotion Institute, Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences, Kermanshah, Iran (Khazaie).
Objective:
This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy (ISTDP) in reducing anger and suicidal ideation among individuals with suicidal behavior.
Methods:
A quasi-experimental design was used, with 30 participants randomly assigned to an experimental or a medication-only control group. Participants, recently hospitalized in Kermanshah, Iran, because of suicide attempt, were assessed via the State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2 and the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation at baseline and posttreatment. Treatment began after group assignment.
Results:
ISTDP significantly reduced anger (p<0.05) and suicidal ideation (p<0.05), significantly decreasing the likelihood of suicide reattempts.
Conclusions:
ISTDP offers promise in combating suicidal thoughts and behaviors, supporting the psychodynamic hypothesis of anger dynamics and inward anger.
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