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. 2015 May 28;2015:1012.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Depression

RCT
119 people aged 18–65 years admitted to hospital after deliberate self-poisoning, 60% with a previous history of 'deliberate self-harm' Depression (measured by Beck Depression Inventory) 6 months
with psychodynamic interpersonal therapy
with usual care
Absolute results not reported

Mean difference in score –5.0
95% CI –9.7 to –0.3
Effect size not calculated psychodynamic interpersonal therapy
Suicidal ideation

RCT
119 people aged 18–65 years admitted to hospital after deliberate self-poisoning, 60% with a previous history of 'deliberate self-harm' Suicidal ideation (measured by Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation) 6 months
with psychodynamic interpersonal therapy
with usual care
Absolute results not reported

Mean difference in score –4.9
95% CI –8.2 to –1.6
Effect size not calculated psychodynamic interpersonal therapy