Cost-effectiveness of psychological and psychosocial interventions for adults, children and young people who have self-harmed.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-harm is a major health issue resulting in high societal costs. Few psychological and psychosocial interventions have shown effectiveness in reducing repeat self-harm.

Objective

To assess the cost-effectiveness of psychological and psychosocial interventions that have shown evidence of effectiveness in adults and CYP (children and young people) who have self-harmed.

Methods

Using effectiveness data from Cochrane reviews, we developed two decision-analytical models to compare costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)-informed psychological therapy added to treatment as usual (TAU) versus TAU alone for adults who have self-harmed, and of dialectical behavioural therapy for adolescents (DBT-A) versus enhanced TAU

SUBMITTER: Mavranezouli I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11552534 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature