Prevention of Suicidal Behavior with Telemedicine in Patients with a Recent Suicide Attempt: Is a 6-month Intervention Long Enough?

The intervention was well accepted and showed improved percentages of adherence to outpatient follow-up; however, the results in the prevention of suicidality were worse than those obtained by programs lasting 12 months or more. It is advisable to maintain the telephone follow-up for a minimum of 12 months.