Citation

Shand FL, Batterham PJ, Chan JKY, Pirkis J, Spittal MJ, Woodward A, Christensen H. Suicide Life Threat. Behav. 2018; 48(6): 779-787.

Affiliation

University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, American Association of Suicidology, Publisher John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1111/sltb.12399

PMID

28960505

Abstract

Failure to provide follow-up care after a suicide attempt is associated with increased risk of reattempt. This online survey examined the experiences of patients of the Australian health system after a suicide attempt. Just over half of the participants had a psychiatric assessment within 1 week of their attempt. Fewer than half believed they had been offered enough help. Low service satisfaction was associated with lower help-seeking intentions. Support for individuals who have made a suicide attempt needs to be enhanced, and an integrated approach to care is required, including improved referral pathways and staff attitudinal change.

© 2017 The American Association of Suicidology.

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