Citation

Routhier D, Leduc N, Lesage A, Benigeri M. Sante Ment. Que. 2012; 37(2): 223-237.

Vernacular Title

Portrait du recours aux services de santé mentale avant et après une tentative de suicide qui requiert une hospitalisation.

Affiliation

Direction de la santé publique, Agence de la Santé et des Services sociaux de Montréal, Institut national de santé publique du Québec.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Communaute et Sante Mentale)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

23666290

Abstract

Health care systems play an important role in suicide prevention. Medical and administrative data allow analysis of patterns of mental health service use before and after hospitalization following a suicide attempt among Montreal residents diagnosed with schizophrenia or depression. Some results tend to show improvement in suicide prevention, especially among men with comorbid substance abuse disorders known to be particularly vulnerable. However, other observations are somewhat worrisome. The emergency room as an introduction to mental health services did not ensure adequate aftercare. Interventions are needed to improve access and coordination between different health care services.

Language: fr