depression
Conditions
Interventions
Investigation group After the participants will attend the semi-structured Psychoeducation Program I, which will involve a discussion of psychological changes leading to suicide, risk factors for su
Sponsors
Oita University Faculty of Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1) Subject is over 20 years old. 2) Subject has been diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder classified into DSM-IV axis I. 3) Subject has had suicidal intentions confirmed at least twice using the Suicide Intent Scale . 4) Subject is able to understand the description of the study and provide informed consent. 5) During hospitalization, subject is able to attend an interview and the Psychoeducation Program I , which will be required before enrollment in the study. 6) Subject is able to visit the participating hospital regularly for evaluations and case management and be contacted directly from the hospital on a regular basis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Individual has a primary diagnosis that is not classified into DSM-IV axis I.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| After crisis intervention including psychiatric evaluation, psychosocial assessment, and psychological education, subjects will be randomly assigned to either a group receiving continuous case management or a control group receiving standard care. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, and general health condition will be evaluated as secondary measures. | — |
Countries
Japan
Contacts
Public ContactJusen Tsuru
Oita University Faculty of Medicine Departemnt of Neuropsychiatry
Outcome results
None listed