Walking the Line: Supporting Professionals Working with Patients Experiencing Suicidal Ideation

Abstract

Working with patients who experience suicidal ideation is a challenging role for mental health professionals. Whilst services ensure that patients are rightfully protected from avoidable harm and moral injury, it appears that staff are not given the same consideration. Existing models of trauma informed care may be readily adapted to include a both staff and patients since it's principles apply beyond mental health services to all services and beyond patients to all those involved in healthcare.