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Help negation after acute suicidal crisis

M D Rudd1, T E Joiner, M H Rajab

  • 1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science, College of Medicine, Texas A&M University Health Sciences Center, Temple, USA.

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology
|June 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

Patients withdrawing from suicide treatment early, before formal engagement, exhibit high-risk behaviors. This premature withdrawal may indicate maladaptive coping and specific personality traits, posing significant clinical concerns.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Differentiating treatment completers from early withdrawers in suicidal patients is crucial for effective mental healthcare.
  • Understanding the characteristics of patients who discontinue treatment prematurely is essential for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To empirically distinguish between suicidal patients who complete therapy and those who withdraw early.
  • To identify factors associated with premature treatment withdrawal in suicidal individuals.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of patients who completed treatment versus those who withdrew within the first two days.
  • Assessment of variables including suicidal ideation, depression, hopelessness, problem-solving skills, life stress, psychiatric diagnoses (DSM-III-R), and personality traits.

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Main Results:

  • Patients withdrawing prematurely exhibited higher-risk profiles.
  • Premature withdrawal was associated with maladaptive coping mechanisms.
  • Specific personality traits, including avoidant, negativistic, and passive-aggressive features, were linked to early discontinuation.

Conclusions:

  • Premature withdrawal from suicide treatment is a significant indicator of high risk.
  • This behavior may reflect underlying maladaptive coping strategies and personality disorders.
  • Clinical interventions should consider these factors to improve treatment adherence and outcomes for at-risk individuals.