New research reveals it doesn't take much effort to prevent many people from attempting suicide again.<br />According to UPI, patients who received "brief interventions" and coordinated care were 30% less likely to try to take their own lives once more.<br />"Interventions" included phone calls and text messages to check on patients' well-being after discharge.<br />"Coordinated care" meant patients were referred to mental health professionals.<br />Clinicians also engage family and friends, who can support survivors of suicide attempts and ensure they receive appropriate care.<br />The outcome of these interventions was a three-fold increase in the likelihood that patients would pursue mental health care after discharge.<br />Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US. The CDC reports that in 2018, there were 1.4 million suicide attempts across the country.<br />In addition, CDC figures show the suicide rate has increased by roughly 30% over the past decade.
