A randomized controlled multicenter trial of post-suicide attempt case management for the prevention of further attempts in Japan (ACTION-J)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>A previous suicide attempt is a potent risk factor for suicide later on. Crisis intervention, psychiatric and psychosocial evaluation at emergency medical facilities, and follow-up care for suicide attempters are considered important...

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Main Authors: Kamijo Yoshito, Otsuka Kotaro, Miyaoka Hitoshi, Kishimoto Toshifumi, Sakai Akio, Okubo Yoshiro, Ishizuka Naoki, Yonemoto Naohiro, Kawanishi Chiaki, Hirayasu Yoshio, Matsuoka Yutaka, Aruga Toru
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-09-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/9/364