Citation

Gagliesi P. Vertex 2010; 21(89): 42-48.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2010, Polemos)

DOI

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PMID

20440411

Abstract

This article presents a Protocol for Suicidal Clients in mental health practice. These protocols in medicine should promote a practice based on evidence and the experts consensus. It discusses the advantages and disadvantages of this procedures, promoting its use. The reasons include research, training, efficacy, evidence based practices, stress reduction and better performance of the mental health professionals. Based on Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, this protocol has been designed and used in a program with severly disturb clients. This article also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the No Harm Contracts versus its replacement for Treatment Agreements or Compromises.

Language: es

Keywords

Humans; Clinical Medicine; Suicide Prevention; Clinical Protocols; Imagination