Fear of hospitalization often leads clients to conceal thoughts of suicide from mental health professionals.
Before I go on, the answer to the question, 'Will they call the cops?' is usually no. The goal of resources such as crisis intervention is to offer support without coercion unless it is necessary. Most calls to crisis lines do not result in police intervention.in crisis intervention, meeting with individuals amid a mental health crisis, which often included thoughts of suicide.
Still, some anxiety is unavoidable. Current figures of suicide are at an all-time high with each of those numbers representing a human life and loss for many who loved them.On the other side, clients often carry their fears. In my experience, one of the top concerns has been going to the hospital. This has typically been from individuals who attempted suicide in the past or had
Restraint, seclusion, and sedation are common in inpatient units and can be frightening to witness, adding a threat component. Also, while group interventions may be offered in a hospital, robust individual therapy usually does not take place there. Groups in an inpatient environment are often facilitated by techs who have little in the way of formal therapy training. Sessions with a psychiatrist are typically short and pointed to stabilization over longer-term.
Most individuals reaching out to a crisis intervention line do not find themselves faced with coercive measures. Rather, they are given a lifesaving opportunity to be joined by another person when they are in a state of need. Still, these fears remainreduces the risk of suicide in individuals who have made a prior attempt .
With the strong link between suicide and isolation , there is also a place for community intervention outside the formal mental health system. Resourcing someone's family and building a stronger sense of belonging are often key to resolving suicidal crises. A systemic review of 185 clinical trials found that social support interventions are often an effective suicide prevention strategy .