Suicidality & Self-Harm

Cross-cutting; suicidal behavior disorder proposed in DSM-5-TR Section III

Suicidal ideation, planning, attempts, and non-suicidal self-injury. Not a diagnosis itself but a clinical priority cutting across many conditions. Safety planning, CAMS, and DBT have most evidence. Therapeutic relationship is critical.

Prevalence: ~5% of adults have serious suicidal thoughts in a given year (US)


10 Therapeutic Approaches

Sorted by evidence tier: guideline-recommended first, then RCT-supported, then emerging/limited evidence.


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