2015-2018 Washington study finds 25% reduction in suicide attempts with integrated suicide care in primary care visits.

A Kaiser Permanente study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that integrating suicide care into primary care visits led to a 25% reduction in suicide attempts within 90 days. Conducted in Washington state from 2015 to 2018, the study involved routine screening using the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and safety planning for high-risk patients. This approach highlights the potential for effective suicide prevention in primary care settings.

September 30, 2024
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