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Citation |
Catanese AA, John MS, Di Battista J, Clarke DM. Behav. Change 2009; 26(1): 16-26. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2009, Australian Behaviour Modification Association, Publisher Cambridge University Press) |
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Abstract |
The ACT (Acute Cognitive Therapy) Program was implemented as a patient follow-up initiative to respond to people presenting to emergency departments with suicidal behaviour or ideation, in a psychosocial crisis. Over 12 months 188 patients were referred to the program of which 160 attended at least one appointment and 109 completed the program. Pre- and postmeasures indicated that significant improvement occurred in those who completed the program, that improvements were maintained at 6 months and representation rates were reduced. Immediate short-term directed treatment appears beneficial in the short and medium term, and the rapidity and location of follow-up appears to promote compliance. |