Citation

Kapur N, House A. Psychiatr. Bull. 1998; 22(9): 534-536.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1998, Royal College of Psychiatrists)

DOI

10.1192/pb.22.9.534

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Standard approaches to the prevention of suicide have concentrated on the rigorous assessment and management of suicidal risk. Using deliberate self-harm as a specific example, we discuss the relative merits of this 'high-risk' strategy and compare it with a population-based preventive strategy. We conclude that a combined approach offers the best hope for reducing the rate of suicide, although it may not fit easily with medical models of care.

Language: en

Keywords

article; automutilation; high risk population; risk assessment; screening; suicide