A critical review of the first six months of operation of a trial Hospital Outreach Post-suicidal Engagement (HOPE) service in Australia.
Phoebe WilliamsonJudy HopeJose SegalLisa GillMichele OrrBrooke TrevorahRebecca GarbuttPieter HurterPublished in: Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (2020)
People referred to HOPE had significant health and psychosocial stressors. Engagement significantly improved subjective well-being and connection with supports. Findings highlighted the need for an integrated clinical and psychosocial model to promote hope and connection in life post suicide attempt. It remains unclear which interventions improved well-being and if this contributes to suicide prevention.