Mainstream Mental Health

Easy Intervention Proves Effective in Reducing Suicide Among SoldiersSuicidal behavior among active-duty service members can be reduced for up to six months with a relatively simple intervention that gives them concrete steps to follow during an emotional crisis, according to a new study. The study’s findings show there was a 75% reduction in suicide attempts among participants who engaged in crisis response planning versus using a contract for safety. The more effective crisis response planning also was associated with a significantly faster decline in suicidal thoughts and fewer inpatient hospitalization days.==========================How Psychologists Determine Whether Someone Is Faking InsanitySo how do psychologists tell whether someone has a real mental disorder, or whether they’re trying to pull a fast one? The strange questions that I heard in court are part of a test called the Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms, second edition. It’s one of the most widely used of a number of evaluation tools