Functional outcomes following psychotherapy for elevated suicide risk: Secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial.
Qual Life ResSep 5, 2026 (epub)
Craig J Bryan, Ennio Ammendola, C Rosie Bauder et al.
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This secondary analysis of a randomized controlled trial evaluated functional outcomes in 85 adults with elevated suicide risk undergoing Brief Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) or Present-Centered Therapy (PCT). Significant improvements were observed in pain interference and social functioning, with 58.9% of BCBT patients achieving normal pain interference compared to 42.5% in PCT.
Key findings
- 50.0%, 65.9%, and 81.0% of patients reported at least mild impairment in physical functioning, pain interference, and social functioning at baseline.
- By the end of follow-up, 58.9% of BCBT patients returned to normal pain interference compared to 42.5% in PCT.
- Significant improvements in all functional domains were observed over time (all p's ≤ 0.028).
Why it matters
Understanding the impact of psychotherapy on functional outcomes is crucial for improving quality of life in patients with elevated suicide risk. This study highlights the importance of assessing functional domains alongside traditional measures of suicidal ideation and behavior.