<p>An increase in suicidal behavior has been reported in the Americas. Some interventions have demonstrated efficacy in reducing recurrence of suicidal behavior, but there are gaps in accessing these services. The present study aimed to analyze variables associated with psychosocial recovery in relation to the type of treatment prescribed following a suicide attempt. A descriptive, cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted using stratified random sampling to include 622 participants. In addition to a basic sociodemographic data, participants were asked about Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Subjective Well-Being Scale, Alberta Continuity of Services Scale for Mental Health. Family psychotherapy exhibited the highest number of significant correlations (<i>p</i> &lt; .001) with psychological well-being variables. Regarding psychiatric consultations, significant differences were found only in access to health services (<i>p</i> &lt; .001) and treatment continuity (<i>p</i> = .002). No significant differences were found in subjective well-being, resilience, depression, or days since the last crisis among different psychiatric care groups. Following a suicide attempt, the most frequently prescribed treatments were psychotropic medications, followed by psychotherapy, and to a lesser extent, support communities. The critical role of adherence to individual psychotherapy and continuity of care in improving psychosocial recovery indicators. It also exposes the underutilization of group and community psychosocial interventions.</p>

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Recovery and Treatment Following a Suicide Attempt: A Population-Based Study in Latin America

  • Felipe Agudelo-Hernández,
  • Helena Vélez-Botero,
  • Juan Sebastián González-De los Ríos,
  • Eliana Jimenez-López,
  • Danna Osorio-Valencia,
  • Santiago Ospina-Carmona

摘要

An increase in suicidal behavior has been reported in the Americas. Some interventions have demonstrated efficacy in reducing recurrence of suicidal behavior, but there are gaps in accessing these services. The present study aimed to analyze variables associated with psychosocial recovery in relation to the type of treatment prescribed following a suicide attempt. A descriptive, cross-sectional, population-based study was conducted using stratified random sampling to include 622 participants. In addition to a basic sociodemographic data, participants were asked about Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale, Patient Health Questionnaire-9, Subjective Well-Being Scale, Alberta Continuity of Services Scale for Mental Health. Family psychotherapy exhibited the highest number of significant correlations (p < .001) with psychological well-being variables. Regarding psychiatric consultations, significant differences were found only in access to health services (p < .001) and treatment continuity (p = .002). No significant differences were found in subjective well-being, resilience, depression, or days since the last crisis among different psychiatric care groups. Following a suicide attempt, the most frequently prescribed treatments were psychotropic medications, followed by psychotherapy, and to a lesser extent, support communities. The critical role of adherence to individual psychotherapy and continuity of care in improving psychosocial recovery indicators. It also exposes the underutilization of group and community psychosocial interventions.