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

A 4-session manualized intervention consisting of weekly scheduled 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.

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