Citation

Echeburua E. Terap. Psicol. 2015; 33(2): 117-126.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Sociedad Chilena de Psicología Clínica)

DOI

10.4067/S0718-48082015000200006

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The aim of this paper is to show the different clinical forms in which suicidal behaviors manifest, put them in connection with various mental disorders, display warning signs, analyze risk and protective factors and discuss the possible clinical decisions that therapist can take. Relevant information about factors associated with completed and attempted suicide is discussed. Therapeutic demand regarding suicidal behaviors includes three types of patients: a) patients who have survived a suicide attempt; b) patients who seek treatment because of persistent thoughts of suicide; and c) patients with suicidal ideation but without having expressed it to anyone. The empathic therapeutic alliance with the patient and collaboration with family play a very important role. Therapeutic goals according to problems frequently encountered in the clinic, as well as the need to focus on changing modifiable factors to counteract the weight of non-modifiable factors, are commented. Suggestions for future research are outlind. © 2015 by Sociedad Chilena de Psicología Clínica.

Language: es

Keywords

Warning signs; human; Suicide; Mental disorders; suicidal ideation; suicide attempt; suicidal behavior; risk factor; psychological aspect; thinking; Risk and protective factors; Article; family interaction; Therapeutic aims