Archive for Author: prince

Risk of death by suicide following self-harm presentations to healthcare: development and validation of a multivariable clinical prediction rule (OxSATS)

Background

Assessment of suicide risk in individuals who have self-harmed is common in emergency departments, but is often based on tools developed for other purposes.

Objective

We developed and validated a predictive model for suicide following self-harm.

Methods

We used data from Swedish population-based...

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Positive affect training to reduce mental health problems during the COVID-19 pandemic: a proof-of-concept randomised clinical trial

Background

The social restrictions occurring during the pandemic contributed to loss of many sources of reward, which contributes to poor mental health.

Objective

This trial evaluated a brief positive affect training programme to reduce anxiety, depression and suicidality during the pandemic.

Methods

In this...

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Physical injuries as triggers for self-harm: a within-individual study of nearly 250 000 injured people with a major psychiatric disorder

Background

Although there is robust evidence for several factors which may precipitate self-harm, the contributions of different physical injuries are largely unknown.

Objective

To examine whether specific physical injuries are associated with risks of self-harm in people with psychiatric disorders.

Methods

By using population...

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