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Citation |
Alonzo DM, Harkavy-Friedman JM, Stanley B, Burke A, Mann JJ, Oquendo MA. Arch. Suicide Res. 2011; 15(2): 160-171. |
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Affiliation |
School of Social Work, Columbia University, New York, New York, USA. |
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Copyright |
(Copyright © 2011, International Academy of Suicide Research, Publisher Informa - Taylor and Francis Group) |
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21541862 |
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Abstract |
Suicide attempters with major depression are at risk for repeat attempts and often do not utilize treatment. Identifying predictors of treatment non-utilization could inform interventions to motivate treatment use and reduce suicide risk in major depression. Two hundred and seventy three participants with a major depressive episode as part of a major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder, were assessed for socio-demographic and clinical characteristics at baseline and again 1 year later to identify predictors of treatment utilization. Treatment utilization rate was high 1 year after initial evaluation (72.5%). Severity of baseline depression, baseline treatment status, and education were associated with treatment utilization at 1 year. Interventions focused on increasing knowledge about depression and treatment efficacy may improve treatment adherence when treating depression. Language: en |