title: Differences in the Effectiveness of Psychosocial Interventions for Suicidal Ideation and Behaviour in Women and Men: A Systematic Review of Randomised Controlled Trials.
abstract: The objective of this study was to explore outcomes of preventive programs and psychosocial treatments for suicidal ideation and behaviour in gender sub-groups in mixed gender studies and in studies limited to one gender. The method used was a systematic review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which included women or men only, or reported and/or examined outcomes of psychosocial interventions in mixed gender samples. A total of 27 (18%) of RCTs reported or examined differences in intervention outcomes. Of the mixed gender RCTs, 5 (33%) reported greater effectiveness for females than males. The review identified promising interventions in female-only samples. None of the trials reported greater effectiveness of the intervention in men. The majority of reviewed studies looking at treatment outcomes in gender sub-groups showed no differences between women and men or indicated that some psychosocial interventions are effective for women. There is a need for studies which look at gender effects and development of interventions more effective and appealing for men at risk of suicide.
authors.forename: Karolina
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Krysinska
authors.forename: Philip J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Batterham
authors.forename: Helen
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D019090:Case Management; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003156:Community Mental Health Services; D003376:Counseling; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D016032:Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic; D012737:Sex Factors; D059020:Suicidal Ideation; D013406:Suicide, Attempted / Q000517:prevention & control; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D000092864:Suicide Prevention
keywords: gender; psychotherapy; self-harm; suicidal behaviour; treatment