@article{ref1,
title="Treating suicidal thoughts and behaviors within an emotional disorders framework: acceptability and feasibility of the unified protocol in an inpatient setting",
journal="Behavior modification",
year="2017",
author="Bentley, Kate H. and Sauer-Zavala, Shannon and Cassiello-Robbins, Clair F. and Conklin, Laren R. and Vento, Stephanie and Homer, Danyele",
volume="41",
number="4",
pages="529-557",
abstract="We provide a theoretical rationale for applying a transdiagnostic, shared mechanism treatment (the Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders [UP]) to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. We also present results from a proof of concept study examining the feasibility and acceptability of adding a modified UP to treatment as usual (TAU) in an inpatient setting for individuals reporting a recent suicide attempt or active suicidal ideation. Participants ( N = 12) were randomly assigned to receive UP + TAU or TAU alone. <br><br>FINDINGS indicate good feasibility and acceptability of the adjunctive intervention. Among participants who were responsive to contact attempts postdischarge ( n = 6), there were no observable differences in suicidal thoughts or behaviors during a 6-month follow-up. This application represents a promising initial extension of a cognitive-behavioral, emotion-focused treatment to suicidal individuals within an inpatient setting. Future studies adequately powered to speak to efficacy of the modified UP intervention are warranted.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0145-4455",
doi="10.1177/0145445516689661",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/0145445516689661"
}