Citation

Little V, Neufeld J, Cole AR. Psychiatr. Serv. 2018; 69(6): 618-619.

Affiliation

The authors are with the Psychosocial Services Department, Institute for Family Health, New York City. Dror Ben-Zeev, Ph.D., is editor of this column.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2018, American Psychiatric Association)

DOI

10.1176/appi.ps.201700458

PMID

29493413

Abstract

Safety planning is an emerging evidence-based practice that is effective at decreasing suicidal behaviors. As electronic medical records and patient portals become more prevalent, patients and clinicians have recognized the value of using this technology in the safety planning process. This column describes the experience of one federally qualified health center, the Institute for Family Health, in integrating safety plans into the patient portal. The authors argue that incorporating safety plans into patient portals may unlock a new to way to expand safety planning efforts in health settings-a way that may ultimately save lives.

Language: en

Keywords

Computer technology; Patient portal; Suicide; safety plan