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Reshaping Suicide Prevention: CAMS and Hopeful Insights with Dr. David Jobes

Sep 27, 2023
Dr. David Jobes, an expert in suicide prevention, discusses the CAMS approach, the psychological factors behind suicide, and the importance of personalized mental healthcare. They explore visual aids in suicide prevention, shifting the focus from reasons for dying to reasons for living, the effectiveness of CAMS, innovations in suicide prevention and treatment, and different treatments for suicide prevention.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding the complex psychological factors behind suicide is crucial for effective prevention efforts.
  • The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) approach prioritizes personalized and collaborative therapeutic support to identify drivers for suicidal thoughts and develop a stabilization plan.

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Key considerations in understanding suicide risk

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jobes discusses the psychological factors that contribute to suicide risk. He explains that risk factors such as demographics and mental disorders provide some understanding, but they do not fully explain why individuals choose suicide. Other factors, like hopelessness and the desire to escape pain, can play a significant role. Dr. Jobes emphasizes the importance of a thorough assessment to gain insight into a person's unique experience and drivers for suicidal thoughts.

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