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Chapter 9 Non-pharmacological approaches

Robert D. Goldney

  • • All suicidal persons warrant emotional support, the nature and intensity of which depend on the presence and type of mental disorder.
  • • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy is specifically effective for those with Borderline personality disorder.
  • • Other treatments include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy and Mindfulness based Cognitive Therapy.
  • • The risk of dependence needs to be balanced between encouraging independence and being perceived as rejecting.
  • • Broader non-pharmacological approaches include crisis centres and volunteer organizations.






DOI: 10.1093/med/9780199533251.003.0009

Suicide is a major cause of death worldwide, and its impact has only been fully appreciated in the past few decades. This online reference provides a review of the diverse theories surrounding suicide prevention and looks at management strategies that reduce suicidal behaviours.

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