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01-03-2022 | Suicide | Review Article

Hospital-Based Suicides: Challenging Existing Myths

Authors: Alan L. Berman, Morton M. Silverman

Published in: Psychiatric Quarterly | Issue 1/2022

Abstract

Myths are widely held and often based on false beliefs. To improve patient safety and speed the translation of research to clinical practice, we highlight and then debunk 10 common myths regarding the assessment, treatment, and management of hospitalized patients at risk for suicide. Myths regarding hospital-based suicides are examined and empirical evidence that counters each myth is offered. Ten common myths regarding hospital-based suicides are found to be untrue or unsupported based on existing empirical evidence. Rethinking common beliefs and practices that lack empirical support and seeking alternatives based on research evidence is consistent with an emphasis on evidence-based practices leading to improved patient care and protection.

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Title: Hospital-Based Suicides: Challenging Existing Myths
Authors: Alan L. Berman
Morton M. Silverman
Publication date: 01-03-2022
Publisher: Springer US
Keywords: Suicide
Suicide
Published in: Psychiatric Quarterly / Issue 1/2022
Print ISSN: 0033-2720
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6709
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11126-020-09856-w

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