[Out of hopelessness--problem solving training in suicide prevention].
Psychological studies have great importance in suicide prevention since psychological factors belong to the modifiable risk factors in suicide. These are the negative cognitive triad and hopelessness which are related to vague, over-generalized autobiographical memory and lead to poor problem solving abilities. In this paper we review the most relevant clinical psychology studies and models such as the cognitive model of suicide as well as the entrapment theory by Williams (2004). In the second part we describe the frequently used method of problem solving training/therapy which can be used in either individual or group format. We hope that the problem solving skill training will soon become a part of suicide prevention in Hungary also, since short,focused and evidence based interventions are much needed in psychiatric care.
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Semmelweis Egyetem AOK, Klinikai Pszichologiai Tanszék, Budapest, Hungary. perczel@kpt.sote.hu
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D003071:Cognition; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D006814:Hungary; D008960:Models, Psychological; D011340:Problem Solving; D012307:Risk Factors; D000092864:Suicide Prevention