Clinical Reference: Nationwide Aftercare Program Impact on Self-Harm and Suicide Risks
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About This Reference
This manuscript evaluates the effectiveness of Taiwan's nationwide aftercare program on self-harm repetition and suicide rates among patients who have presented to hospitals for self-harm.
What's Included
- Cohort study of over 90,000 self-harm cases analyzed from 2012-2016.
- Aftercare linked to a 20% reduction in suicide risk among participants.
- Increased risk of self-harm repetition was noted, particularly in older patients and those with psychiatric histories.
- Recommendations include prioritizing follow-up care and viewing repeat self-harm as opportunities for intervention.
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