Citation

Lerner MS, Clum GA. Behav. Ther. 1990; 21(4): 403-411.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1990, Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, Publisher Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/S0005-7894(05)80354-5

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Social problem-solving therapy is based on research indicating that suicidal individuals have deficits in problem-solving skills in general and in interpersonal problemsolving skills, in particular. The present study evaluated the effectiveness of social problem-solving therapy compared to supportive therapy for treating suicidal older adolescents. The results indicated that problem-solving therapy was more effective than supportive therapy for reducing depression, hopelessness, and loneliness at three month follow-up, but not significantly better at reducing suicidal ideations. This study provides an example of systematic treatment research with suicidal individuals.

Keywords

Suicidal Ideation; Psychotherapy; Group Problem Solving; social problem solving vs supportive therapy; suicidal 18–24 yr olds