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Predictors of suicide-related behaviors during treatment following a first episode of psychosis: The contribution of baseline, past, and recent factors
Schizophrenia Research, 07/16/2012
Fedyszyn IE et al. – Since recent negative events and recent non–suicidal self–injurious behavior were the strongest predictors of suicide–related behaviors during treatment for first–episode psychosis, psychiatric services could consider incorporating psychosocial interventions addressing affect regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, stress management and problem solving, alongside case management and pharmacotherapy, to help to reduce the rates of suicide attempts and suicides in first–episode patients.
