Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Treatment Services of a Regional Psychiatric Hospital's Crisis Intervention and Psychosocial Support Unit

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This study evaluates the effectiveness of treatment services provided by the Crisis Intervention and Psychosocial Support Unit at a regional psychiatric hospital. It examines the sociodemographic characteristics, suicide methods, and outcomes of individuals following suicide attempts. The findings demonstrate that the unit’s multidisciplinary approach and follow-up protocols significantly reduce suicide risk and enhance treatment adherence. The research is a descriptive and retrospective study. The files of individuals who applied to the Crisis Intervention and Psychosocial Support Unit in Manisa Mental Health and Diseases Hospital between 2021-2022 were retrospectively scanned. The sample of the study consisted of 268 individuals. An individual introduction form was used in data collection. The form contains information about the sociodemographic characteristics of individuals and their suicide attempts. In evaluating the data, number, percentage, and mean tests were used. The mean age of the individuals is 35.03±14.70 (min 11-max 76). It was determined that 54.5% of the individuals were male, 66.4% were single, and 53.0% were secondary school graduates. The self-harming behaviors observed among individuals include; It was determined that 41.4% of them were medication overdose, 16.0% of them were attempted hanging, 17.9% of them were self-harm using sharp objects. As the reason of suicide attempt of individuals, respectively; The analysis revealed that 24.6% had sychiatric disorders, 16.8% family communication issues and 11.2% economic reasons. It was concluded that these units serve with a multidisciplinary team and ervices should be tailored to provide the most appropriate intervention through a multidisciplinary approach. The absence of suicide fatalities among individuals followed by the unit is a notable outcome.