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Psychotherapeutic Strategies in the Management of Depressed and Suicidal Patients

This paper examines the Crisis Intervention Therapy developed by Dr. Kiev’s Cornell Program, for the management of depressed and suicidal patients. Combining chemotherapy with supportive psychotherapy, he emphasizes the acquisition of Life Strategy Skills, using motivational audiotaped material. The therapeutic rationale is also explored and related to the explosive and unpredictable interpersonal world of suicidal patients and attitudes of patients and significant others toward the sick role.

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