Treatment for adolescents following a suicide attempt: Results of a pilot trial
Treatment for adolescents following a suicide attempt: Results of a pilot trial
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DOI:
10.1097/00004583-200502000-00003
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发表时间:
2005-02-01
影响因子:
13.3
通讯作者:
Esposito-Smythers, C
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作者:
Donaldson, D;Spirito, A;Esposito-Smythers, C
Objective: To compare the efficacy of a skills-based treatment protocol to a supportive relationship therapy for adolescents after a suicide attempt. Method: Thirty-nine adolescents (12-17 years old) and parents who presented to a general pediatric emergency department or inpatient unit of a child psychiatric hospital after a suicide attempt were randomized to either a skills-based or a supportive relationship treatment condition. Follow-up assessments were conducted at intake and 3 and 6 months post-attempt. Results: In contrast to the low rates of treatment received by adolescent suicide attempters in the community, approximately 60% of this sample completed the entire treatment protocol. Significant decreases in suicidal ideation and depressed mood at 3- and 6-month follow-ups were obtained, but there were no differences between treatment groups. There were six reattempts in the follow-up period. Conclusions: When adolescents who attempt suicide are maintained in treatment, significant improvements in functioning can be realized for the majority of patients.