Deliberate Self-Poisoning: Treatment Follow-Up of Repeaters and Nonrepeaters

59 deliberate self-poisoners were interviewed 12 months after a suicide attempt. Compared with nonrepeaters, repeaters had more often made previous suicide attempts, their index attempt was less serious, & they were more often in psychiatric treatment at index. At follow-up, repeaters more often expressed the need for professional mental health support. Repeated self-poisoning occurred despite ongoing treatment. Further development & evaluation of long-term treatment strategies is suggested.