Acceptability of a novel suicide prevention psychological therapy for people who experience non-affective psychosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide. People experiencing psychosis are at increased risk of death by suicide. Talking therapies can alleviate suicidal thoughts, plans, and attempts. Therapies need to also be acceptable to recipients. The aim of this study was to investigate the views on psychological therapy for people experiencing psychosis and suicidality using the Theoretical Framework of Acceptability.

Design

Qualitative interview study.

Methods

Participants were recruited from a randomised controlled trial comparing suicide prevention psychological therapy with treatment as usual. Individuals had a diagnosis of non-affective psychosis and experience of suicidal thoughts, plans and/or attempts. To assess the acceptability of the therapy, semi-

SUBMITTER: Harris K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10953419 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature