Trial of a Brief Psychological Intervention for Suicidal Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder in the Emergency Department

Intervention consists of weekly 50-minute 1:1 sessions focused on psycho-education, here-and-now problem solving and safety planning. One of the sessions can involve a significant other to provide psychoeducation about the disorder and to facilitate support. This intervention is detailed in a published manual.

TAU comprises access to psychiatric assessment, medication review, and unscheduled sessions with allied health professionals using a drop-in model of care.