The Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry
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Aust N Z J Psychiatry · Dec 2020
Prospective study of association of characteristics of hotline psychological intervention in 778 high-risk callers with subsequent suicidal act.
This study aimed to assess the association of the quality scores of hotline psychological intervention and the reduction of subsequent suicidal acts among high suicidal risk callers. ⋯ Several characteristics of a hotline intervention for suicide prevention were associated with decreased risk of suicidal acts during follow-up. Intervention skill training for hotline operators should emphasize these specific counseling skills.