Reshaping Suicide Prevention: CAMS and Hopeful Insights with Dr. David Jobes
Sep 27, 2023
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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.
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.
Community support and active involvement play a significant role in suicide prevention, emphasizing the importance of non-judgmental listening and providing resources and helplines as valuable supports.
Deep dives
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.
The Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS)
CAMS, developed by Dr. Jobes, is a treatment approach that focuses on evaluating and treating suicidality effectively. It involves a collaborative partnership between the clinician and the individual in order to establish a personalized plan. The treatment aims to identify drivers for suicidal thoughts and develop a stabilization plan. CAMS sessions prioritize addressing acute states of psychological pain and agitation, aiming to provide support and strategies to manage crisis moments. The goal is to change the individual's relationship with suicide and create a life worth living.
Community Suicide Prevention Efforts and Resources
The podcast touches on the importance of community suicide prevention efforts. It highlights the role of supportive family members, friends, and colleagues in providing help and resources to individuals who may be struggling with suicidal thoughts. The podcast emphasizes the significance of listening non-judgmentally and being present for someone who shares their thoughts of suicidality. Various resources and helplines like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) and texting services are mentioned as valuable supports. The podcast encourages community members to take an active role in suicide prevention and make a difference in someone's life.
Optimizing Suicide Prevention Treatment
The episode delves into the importance of optimizing suicide prevention treatment by exploring different interventions and approaches. It highlights evidence-based treatments like Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention, Brief Cognitive Therapy, Attachment-Based Family Therapy, and Mentalization-Based Therapy. The podcast underscores the need for precision medicine in suicide prevention, matching individuals with the most appropriate treatment based on their specific needs, severity, and motivation. The hope is to provide effective treatments that target the diverse factors involved in suicidality for better outcomes.
The Hope Institute and Promising Interventions
The podcast mentions the Hope Institute, which focuses on stabilizing individuals who are acutely suicidal. The institute combines evidence-based treatments like CAMS and DBT to provide comprehensive care. It offers rapid access to treatment, with early assessments and intensive sessions. The episode also highlights other promising interventions, such as Ketamine administration, ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy), and the Attempted Suicide Intervention Program (ASEP). The discussion emphasizes the ongoing efforts to develop more effective and accessible interventions to mitigate the risk of suicide.
In this episode, Dr. David Jobes delves into the complex psychological factors behind suicide, and the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) approach, a personalized and collaborative method that employs unique assessment tools to provide therapeutic support. We emphasize that depression and suicide are not synonymous, shedding light on the intricate workings of the human brain.
Throughout the episode, we share powerful patient stories to highlight the importance of mental health care, feedback for providers and wrap up with essential take-home points for those who have struggled with suicidal thoughts, offering a message of hope and support.
Join us in this insightful discussion as we address the psychological factors surrounding suicide, share personal stories, and explore innovative approaches to prevention and care.
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