Psychotherapeutic Considerations in the Management of the Suicidal Patient

John Birtchnell, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 37, Number 1

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1983.37.1.24

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Abstract

Therapists’ responses to suicidal patients include: anxiety, increased interest, restraint, irritation, avoidance, denial, and passivity. The psychopathology of such patients includes excessive attachment, regression, dependence, sensitivity to rejection or separation, aggression, low selfesteem and despair. Assessment of suicide risk and involvement of significant others are important aspects of treatment.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 37 • Number 1 • 1983, pp. 1–164

Pages: 24 - 36

PubMed: 6846665

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Published in print: 1983, pp. 1–164

Published online: 30 April 2018

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John Birtchnell, M.D.^*

Chichester, England

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Scientific Officer, Medical Research Council Clinical Psychiatric Unit, Graylingwell Hospital, Chichester. Mailing address: MRC Social Psychiatry Unit, Institute of Psychiatry, De Crespigny Park, London SE5 8AF, England.

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Psychotherapeutic Considerations in the Management of the Suicidal Patient

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