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Search flow diagram of included and excluded studies for the 2014 update.

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Search flow diagram of included and excluded studies for the 2014 update.

Methodological quality graph: review authors' judgements about each methodological quality item presented as percentages across all included studies.

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Methodological quality graph: review authors' judgements about each methodological quality item presented as percentages across all included studies.

Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

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Risk of bias summary: review authors' judgements about each risk of bias item for each included study.

Funnel plot of comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual for repetition of SH at six months

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Funnel plot of comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual for repetition of SH at six months

Funnel plot of comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual for repetition of SH at 12 months

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Funnel plot of comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual for repetition of SH at 12 months

Funnel plot of comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual for repetition of SH at final follow‐up

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Funnel plot of comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual for repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Funnel plot of comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs Treatment as usual for depression scores at final follow‐up.

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Funnel plot of comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs Treatment as usual for depression scores at final follow‐up.

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at 6 months

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Analysis 1.1

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at 6 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 2: Repetition of SH at 12 months

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Analysis 1.2

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 2: Repetition of SH at 12 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 3: Repetition of SH at 24 months

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Analysis 1.3

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 3: Repetition of SH at 24 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 4: Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

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Analysis 1.4

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 4: Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 5: Frequency of SH at final follow‐up

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Analysis 1.5

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 5: Frequency of SH at final follow‐up

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 6: Depression scores at 6 months

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Analysis 1.6

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 6: Depression scores at 6 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 7: Depression scores at 12 months

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Analysis 1.7

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 7: Depression scores at 12 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 8: Depression scores at 24 months

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Analysis 1.8

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 8: Depression scores at 24 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 9: Depression scores at final follow‐up

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Analysis 1.9

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 9: Depression scores at final follow‐up

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 10: Hopelessness scores at post‐intervention

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Analysis 1.10

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 10: Hopelessness scores at post‐intervention

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 11: Hopelessness scores at 6 months

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Analysis 1.11

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 11: Hopelessness scores at 6 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 12: Hopelessness scores at 12 months

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Analysis 1.12

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 12: Hopelessness scores at 12 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 13: Hopelessness scores at final follow‐up

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Analysis 1.13

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 13: Hopelessness scores at final follow‐up

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 14: Suicidal ideation scores at post‐intervention

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Analysis 1.14

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 14: Suicidal ideation scores at post‐intervention

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 15: Suicidal ideation scores at 6 months

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Analysis 1.15

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 15: Suicidal ideation scores at 6 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 16: Suicidal ideation scores at final follow‐up

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Analysis 1.16

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 16: Suicidal ideation scores at final follow‐up

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 17: Proportion with improved problems at 6 months

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Analysis 1.17

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 17: Proportion with improved problems at 6 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 18: Proportion with improved problems at final follow‐up

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Analysis 1.18

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 18: Proportion with improved problems at final follow‐up

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 19: Problem‐solving scores at post‐intervention

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Analysis 1.19

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 19: Problem‐solving scores at post‐intervention

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 20: Problem‐solving scores at 6 months

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Analysis 1.20

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 20: Problem‐solving scores at 6 months

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 21: Problem‐solving scores at final follow‐up

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Analysis 1.21

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 21: Problem‐solving scores at final follow‐up

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 22: Suicide at final follow‐up

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Analysis 1.22

Comparison 1: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 22: Suicide at final follow‐up

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

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Analysis 2.1

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 2: Repetition of SH at 6 months

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Analysis 2.2

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 2: Repetition of SH at 6 months

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 3: Repetition of SH at 12 months

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Analysis 2.3

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 3: Repetition of SH at 12 months

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 4: Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

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Analysis 2.4

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 4: Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 5: Frequency of repetition of SH at post‐intervention

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Analysis 2.5

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 5: Frequency of repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 6: Frequency of repetition of SH at 6 months

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Analysis 2.6

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 6: Frequency of repetition of SH at 6 months

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 7: Number completing full course of treatment

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Analysis 2.7

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 7: Number completing full course of treatment

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 8: Depression scores at post‐intervention

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Analysis 2.8

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 8: Depression scores at post‐intervention

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 9: Depression scores at 6 months

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Analysis 2.9

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 9: Depression scores at 6 months

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 10: Depression scores at 12 months

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Analysis 2.10

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 10: Depression scores at 12 months

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 11: Suicide ideation scores at post‐intervention

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Analysis 2.11

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 11: Suicide ideation scores at post‐intervention

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 12: Suicide ideation scores at 12 months

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Analysis 2.12

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 12: Suicide ideation scores at 12 months

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 13: Suicide at post‐intervention

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Analysis 2.13

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 13: Suicide at post‐intervention

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 14: Suicide at 6 months

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Analysis 2.14

Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 14: Suicide at 6 months

Comparison 3: Case management vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

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Analysis 3.1

Comparison 3: Case management vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Comparison 3: Case management vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 2: Suicide at post‐intervention

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Analysis 3.2

Comparison 3: Case management vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 2: Suicide at post‐intervention

Comparison 4: Treatment adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at 12 months

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Analysis 4.1

Comparison 4: Treatment adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at 12 months

Comparison 4: Treatment adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 2: Depression scores at 12 months

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Analysis 4.2

Comparison 4: Treatment adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 2: Depression scores at 12 months

Comparison 4: Treatment adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 3: Suicide at 12 months

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Analysis 4.3

Comparison 4: Treatment adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 3: Suicide at 12 months

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

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Analysis 5.1

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 2: Repetition of SH at 12 months

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Analysis 5.2

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 2: Repetition of SH at 12 months

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 3: Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

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Analysis 5.3

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 3: Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 4: Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

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Analysis 5.4

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 4: Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 5: Frequency of SH at 12 months

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Analysis 5.5

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 5: Frequency of SH at 12 months

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 6: Suicide at post‐intervention

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Analysis 5.6

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 6: Suicide at post‐intervention

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 7: Suicide at 12 months

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Analysis 5.7

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 7: Suicide at 12 months

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 8: Suicide at final follow‐up

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Analysis 5.8

Comparison 5: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU), Outcome 8: Suicide at final follow‐up

Comparison 6: Other mixed interventions versus treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

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Analysis 6.1

Comparison 6: Other mixed interventions versus treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy, Outcome 1: Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Summary of findings 1. Comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual

CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual for self‐harm in adults

Patient or population: adults who engage in SH
Settings: outpatients
Intervention: CBT‐based psychotherapy
Comparison: treatment as usual (TAU)

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

No of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

TAU

CBT‐based psychotherapy

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.66
(0.36 to 1.21)

313
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa,b

We downgraded quality as, due to the nature of the intervention, it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

190 per 1000

134 per 1000
(78 to 221)

Repetition of SH at 6 months

Study population

OR 0.54
(0.34 to 0.85)

1317
(12 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatea

We downgraded quality as, due to the nature of the intervention, it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. For some trials, additionally, participants were also not blinded to treatment allocation.

280 per 1000

173 per 1000
(117 to 248)

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 0.80
(0.65 to 0.98)

2232
(10 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatea

We downgraded quality as, due to the nature of the intervention, it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. For some trials, additionally, participants were also not blinded to treatment allocation.

272 per 1000

230 per 1000
(196 to 268)

Repetition of SH at 24 months

Study population

OR 0.31
(0.14 to 0.69)

105
(2 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatea

We downgraded quality as, due to the nature of the intervention, it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. For 1 trial, additionally, participants were also not blinded to treatment allocation.

563 per 1000

285 per 1000
(153 to 470)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.70
(0.55 to 0.88)

2665
(17 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa,c

We downgraded quality as, due to the nature of the intervention, it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. For 1 trial, additionally, participants were also not blinded to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to the inconsistency in the magnitude of the effect size estimates across trials.

262 per 1000

199 per 1000
(163 to 238)

Frequency of SH at final follow‐up

The mean frequency of episodes of SH in the experimental group was, on average, 0.21 lower (0.68 lower to 0.26 higher)

597
(6 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa,c

We downgraded quality as, due to the nature of the intervention, it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. For 1 trial, additionally, participants were also not blinded to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to the inconsistency in the magnitude of the effect size estimates across trials.

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g., the median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)
CBT: cognitive behavioural therapy; CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; RCT: randomised controlled trial: SH: self‐harm; TAU: treatment as usual.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

a We rated risk of bias as SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, for some trials, participants were not blinded to treatment allocation. Performance and detection bias therefore may have been present.

b Imprecision was rated as SERIOUS as the confidence interval is wide
c We rated inconsistency as SERIOUS due to notable differences in the magnitude of the effect size estimates between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

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Summary of findings 1. Comparison 1: CBT‐based psychotherapy vs treatment as usual
Summary of findings 2. Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of SH/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Interventions for multiple repetition of SH/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Patient or population: adults who engage in SH
Settings: outpatients
Intervention: interventions for multiple repetition of SH/probable personality disorder
Comparison: treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

No of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

TAU/other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Interventions for multiple repetition of SH/probable personality disorder

Emotion‐regulation group‐based psychotherapy vs TAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.34
(0.13 to 0.88)

83
(2 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, for 1 trial, outcome assessors were also not blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as study investigators did not adequately describe details on sequence generation and allocation concealment.

775 per 1000

539 per 1000
(309 to 752)

Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

83
(2 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Study investigators also did not adequately describe details on sequence generation and allocation concealment. Additionally, for 1 trial, outcome assessors were also not blind to treatment allocation As the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, we further downgraded quality due to imprecision.

The mean frequency of episodes of SH in the experimental group was, on average,12.76 lower (34.92 lower to 9.40 higher)

Mentalisation vs TAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.35
(0.17 to 0.73)

134
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderateb

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation.

492 per 1000

253 per 1000
(141 to 414)

Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

133
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderateb

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, we further downgraded quality.

The mean frequency of episodes of SH in the experimental group was, on average,1.28 lower (2.01 lower to 0.55 lower)

DBT‐oriented therapy vs Alternative forms of psychotherapy

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.05

(0.00 to 0.49)

24
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝

Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the sample size is small.

667 per 1000

91 per 1000
(0 to 495)

Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

24
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the sample size is small.

The mean frequency of episodes of SH in the experimental group was, on average,4.83 lower (7.90 lower to 1.76 lower)

DBT vs TAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.59

(0.16 to 2.15)

267
(3 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝

Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to notable differences in the magnitude of the effect size estimates between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

667 per 1000

541 per 1000
(242 to 811)

Repetition of SH at 12 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.36

(0.05 to 2.47)

172
(2 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝

Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to notable differences in the magnitude of the effect size estimates between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

495 per 1000

260 per 1000
(47 to 707)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.57

(0.21 to 1.59)

247
(3 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝

Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to notable differences in the magnitude of the effect size estimates between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

620 per 1000

482 per 1000
(255 to 722)

Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

292
(3 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to imprecision of the effect size estimate.

The mean frequency of episodes of SH in the experimental group was, on average,18.82 lower (36.68 lower to 0.95 lower)

DBT vs treatment by expert

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 1.66

(0.53 to 5.20)

97
(1 RCT)

⊕⊝⊝⊝

Very lowa,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, study authors did not adequately describe details on allocation concealment. Lastly, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, we further downgraded quality.

822 per 1000

885 per 1000
(710 to 960)

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 1.18

(0.35 to 3.95)

97
(1 RCT)

⊕⊝⊝⊝

Very lowa,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Study authors did not adequately describe details on allocation concealment. Lastly, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, we further downgraded quality.

867 per 1000

885 per 1000
(695 to 963)

Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

97
(1 RCT)

⊕⊝⊝⊝

Very lowa,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Study authors did not adequately describe details on allocation concealment. Lastly, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, we further downgraded quality.

The mean frequency of episodes of SH in the experimental group was, on average,14.85 lower (37.64 lower to 7.94 higher)

DBT prolonged exposure vs DBT standard exposure

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.67

(0.08 to 5.68)

18

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as details on participant and clinical personnel blinding were not adequately described. However, given the similarity between the intervention and control treatment in this trial, it is possible that blinding could have been achieved. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

333 per 1000

251 per 1000

(38 to 740)

Repetition of SH at 6 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.67

(0.08 to 5.68)

18

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as details on participant and clinical personnel blinding were not adequately described. However, given the similarity between the intervention and control treatment in this trial, it is possible that blinding could have been achieved. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

333 per 1000

251 per 1000

(38 to 740)

Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

18

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Low b,c

We downgraded quality as details on participant and clinical personnel blinding were not adequately described. However, given the similarity between the intervention and control treatment in this trial, it is possible that blinding could have been achieved. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

The mean frequency of episodes of SH in the experimental group was, on average,0.25 lower (2.47 lower to 1.97 higher)

Frequency of SH at 6 months' follow‐up

Study population

18

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as details on participant and clinical personnel blinding were not adequately described. However, given the similarity between the intervention and control treatment in this trial, it is possible that blinding could have been achieved. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

The mean frequency of episodes of SH in the experimental group was, on average,0.34 higher (0.61 lower to 1.29 higher)

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g., the median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)
CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; RCT: randomised controlled trial: SH: self‐harm; TAU: treatment as usual.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

a Risk of bias was rated as VERY SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation, suggesting that performance and detection bias may have been present. For 1 trial, outcome assessors were not blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, as details on sequence generation and allocation concealment were not adequately described, selection bias may have been present.
b Risk of bias was rated as SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation suggesting that performance and detection bias may have been present.
c Imprecision was rated as SERIOUS as the confidence interval is wide or there are notable differences in the magnitude of the effect size between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 2. Comparison 2: Interventions for multiple repetition of SH/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy
Summary of findings 3. Comparison 3: Case management vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Case management vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Patient or population: adults who engage in SH
Settings: outpatients
Intervention: case management

Comparison: treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy.

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

No of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

TAU/other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Case management

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.78

(0.47 to 1.30)

1608

(4 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatea

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation.

114 per 1000

91 per 1000

(57 to 143)

Multiple readmissions for SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 5.23

(1.12 to 24.45)

469

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatea

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation.

8 per 1000

41 per 1000

(9 to 166)

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g., the median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)
CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; RCT: randomised controlled trial: SH: self‐harm; TAU: treatment as usual.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

a Risk of bias was rated as SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 3. Comparison 3: Case management vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy
Summary of findings 4. Comparison 4: Adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Patient or population: adults who engage in SH
Settings: outpatients

Intervention: Adherence enhancement approaches
Comparison: treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

No of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

TAU/other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Adherence enhancement approaches

Compliance enhancement vs TAU

Repetition of SH at 12 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.57
(0.32 to 1.02)

391
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa

We downgraded quality as an open random numbers table was used to generate the allocation sequence and, as allocation was not concealed, there is possible selection bias. We further downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation.

174 per 1000

107 per 1000
(63 to 177)

Continuity of care by the same therapist vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy (i.e., care by a different therapist)

Repetition of SH at 12 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.28

(0.07 to 1.10)

136

(1 RCT)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowb,c

We downgraded quality as neither participants, clinical personnel, nor outcome assessors were blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as study authors did not specify the method used to allocate participants to the experimental and control groups, nor did they report details on allocation concealment. Finally, we downgraded quality three grades, as there was significant imbalance between the experimental and control group for some putative risk factors for repetition of SH despite randomisation.

136 per 1000

42 per 1000

(11 to 148)

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g., the median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)
CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; RCT: randomised controlled trial: SH: self‐harm; TAU: treatment as usual.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

a Risk of bias was rated as VERY SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation, suggesting that performance and detection bias may have been present. As an open numbers table was used the generate the allocation sequence, and as allocation was not concealed, selection bias also may have been present.
b Risk of bias was rated as VERY SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation, suggesting that performance and detection bias may have been present. Additionally, as no details on the method used to allocate participants to the intervention and control groups or on allocation concealment were reported, selection bias also may have been present.
c There was significant imbalance between the intervention and control groups for a number of putative risk factors for repetition of SH despite randomisation.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 4. Comparison 4: Adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy
Summary of findings 5. Comparison 5: Mixed multimodal interventions vs treatment as usual

Mixed multimodal interventions vs treatment as usual

Patient or population: adults who engage in SH
Settings: outpatients
Intervention: mixed multimodal interventions
Comparison: treatment as usual (TAU)

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

No of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

TAU

Mixed multimodal Interventions

Mixed multimodal interventions vs TAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.98
(0.68 to 1.43)

684
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa,b

We downgraded quality as, due to the nature of the intervention, it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, use of Zelen's post‐consent design would indicate that participants were also not blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

204 per 1000

201 per 1000
(149 to 269)

Culturally‐adapted mixed multimodal interventions vs TAU

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 0.83

(0.44 to 1.55)

167

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝

Lowa,b

We downgraded quality as, due to the nature of the intervention, it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, use of Zelen's post‐consent design would indicate that participants were also not blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

403 per 1000

359 per 1000

(229 to 511)

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g., the median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)
CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; RCT: randomised controlled trial: SH: self‐harm; TAU: treatment as usual.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

a Risk of bias was rated as SERIOUS, as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, the use of Zelen's post‐consent design indicates that participants would not have been blind to treatment allocation. Performance and detection bias therefore may have been present.

b Imprecision was rated as SERIOUS as the confidence interval is wide.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 5. Comparison 5: Mixed multimodal interventions vs treatment as usual
Summary of findings 6. Comparison 6: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual

Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual

Patient or population: adults who engage in SH
Settings: outpatients
Intervention: remote contact interventions
Comparison: treatment as usual

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

No of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

TAU

Remote contact interventions

Postcards vs TAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.87
(0.62 to 1.23)

3277
(4 RCTs)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowa,b

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to significant differences in the direction of the effect size estimate between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

132 per 1000

117 per 1000
(86 to 157)

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 0.76
(0.57 to 1.02)

2885
(2 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatea

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation.

175 per 1000

139 per 1000
(108 to 178)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.88
(0.62 to 1.25)

3277
(4 RCTs)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowa,b

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to significant differences in the direction of the effect size estimate between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

185 per 1000

167 per 1000
(123 to 221)

Frequency of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

1097

(3 RCTs)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowa,b

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to significant differences in the direction of the effect size estimate between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

The mean frequency of episodes of
SH in the experimental group was, on average, 0.07 lower (0.32 lower to 0.18 higher)

Frequency of SH at 12 months

Study population

984

(2 RCTs)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowa,b

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to significant differences in the direction of the effect size estimate between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

The mean frequency of episodes of
SH in the experimental group was, on average, 0.19 lower (0.58 lower to
0.20 higher)

Frequency of SH at 24 months

Study population

472

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatea

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation.

The mean frequency of episodes of
SH in the experimental group was, on average, 0.03 lower (0.16 lower to
0.10 higher)

Emergency cards vs TAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.82

(0.31 to 2.14)

1039

(2 RCTs)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa,d

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel were bind to treatment allocation. Additionally, quality was further downgraded due to notable differences in the direction of the effect size estimate between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

171 per 1000

145 per 1000

(60 to 306)

Repetition of SH at 12 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 1.19

(0.85 to 1.67)

827

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderate a

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel were bind to treatment allocation.

188 per 1000

216 per 1000

(164 to 279)

General practitioner's (GP) letter vsTAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 1.15

(0.93 to 1.44)

1932

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatea

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation.

195 per 1000

218 per 1000

(184 to 259)

Telephone contact vs TAU

Repetition of SH at 6 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.23

(0.02 to 2.11)

81

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa,e

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

100 per 1000

25 per 1000

(2 to 190)

Repetition of SH at 12 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 1.00

(0.45 to 2.23)

172

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Low a,e

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

169 per 1000

169 per 1000

(84 to 311)

Repetition of SH at 24 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.76

(0.49 to 1.16)

605

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Lowa,e

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

189 per 1000

151 per 1000

(103 to 213)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.74

(0.42 to 1.32)

840

(3 RCTs)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowa,b

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to significant differences in the direction of the effect size estimate between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

185 per 1000

143 per 1000

(87 to 230)

Mobile telephone‐based psychotherapy vs TAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

Not estimable

68

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowa,e

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely that participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the sample size is small.

0 per 1000

0 per 1000

(0 to 0)

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g., the median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)
CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; RCT: randomised controlled trial: SH: self‐harm; TAU: treatment as usual.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

a Risk of bias was rated as SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, for some trials, no details on outcome assessor blinding were reported. Performance and detection bias therefore may have been present.
b Inconsistency was rated as VERY SERIOUS as the confidence interval is wide or there are significant differences in the magnitude of the effect size between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.
c Risk of bias was rated as VERY SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, for some trials, no details on outcome assessor blinding were reported. Performance and detection bias therefore cannot be ruled out. Additionally, as a number of participants randomised to the control group mistakenly received the intervention, and yet were included in the control group for all subsequent analyses, other bias may have been present.
d Inconsistency was rated as SERIOUS as the confidence interval is wide or there are notable differences in the magnitude of the effect size between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

e Imprecision was rated as SERIOUS as the confidence interval is wide and/or the sample size is small.

Figuras y tablas -
Summary of findings 6. Comparison 6: Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual
Summary of findings 7. Comparison 7: Other mixed interventions vs treatment as usual or other alternative form of psychotherapy

Heterogeneous other interventions vs treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Patient or population: adults who engage in SH

Settings: mixture of in‐ and outpatients

Intervention: other mixed interventions
Comparison: treatment as usual or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Outcomes

Illustrative comparative risks* (95% CI)

Relative effect
(95% CI)

No of participants
(studies)

Quality of the evidence
(GRADE)

Comments

Assumed risk

Corresponding risk

TAU or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Heterogenous other interventions

Interpersonal problem‐solving skills training vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 0.40

(0.06 to 2.57)

33

(1 RCT)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowa,b

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely participants and clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as an open random numbers table was used to generate the allocation sequence and, as allocation was not concealed, there is possible selection bias. We further downgraded quality as the sample size is small.

250 per 1000

118 per 1000

(20 to 461)

Behaviour therapy vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 0.60

(0.08 to 4.45)

24

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as clinical personnel were not blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, details on sequence generation, allocation concealment, participant blinding, and outcome assessor blinding were not adequately described. Lastly, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, we further downgraded quality.

250 per 1000

167 per 1000

(26 to 597)

Information and support vs TAU

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up for the overall cohort

Study population

OR 1.02
(0.71 to 1.47)

1663
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowd

We downgraded quality as the nature of the intervention means it is unlikely that clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as attrition bias may have been present.

75 per 1000

76 per 1000
(54 to 106)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up for the Campinas, Brazil site

Study population

OR 2.27
(0.97 to 5.28)

135
(1 RCT)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of the intervention means it is unlikely that clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as attrition bias may have been present. We downgraded quality three grades for this site as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

156 per 1000

296 per 1000
(152 to 494)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up for the Colombo, Sri Lanka site

Study population

OR 0.55
(0.13 to 2.34)

251
(1 RCT)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowb,d

We downgraded quality as the nature of the intervention means it is unlikely that clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as attrition bias may have been present. We further downgraded quality for this site as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

41 per 1000

23 per 1000
(6 to 92)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up for the Karaj, Iran site

Study population

OR 1.18
(0.69 to 2)

601
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowd

We downgraded quality as the nature of the intervention means it is unlikely that clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as attrition bias may have been present.

94 per 1000

109 per 1000
(67 to 172)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up for the Yuncheng, China site

Study population

OR 2.01
(0.08 to 50.6)

96
(1 RCT)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowb,d

We downgraded quality as the nature of the intervention means it is unlikely that clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as attrition bias may have been present. We further downgraded quality for this site as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

0 per 1000

0 per 1000
(0 to 0)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up for the Chennai, India site

Study population

OR 0.39
(0.17 to 0.92)

561
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowd

We downgraded quality as the nature of the intervention means it is unlikely that clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as attrition bias may have been present.

65 per 1000

27 per 1000
(12 to 60)

Frequency of SH at final follow‐up for the Karaj, Iran site

The frequency of episodes of SH for the Karaj, Iran site in the experimental group was, on average, 0.46 higher (0.32 higher to 0.32 higher)

629
(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowd

We downgraded quality as the nature of the intervention means it is unlikely that clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as attrition bias may have been present.

Treatment for alcohol misuse vs TAU

Repetition of SH at 6 months

Study population

OR 0.57

(0.20 to 1.60)

103

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

216 per 1000

136 per 1000

(52 to 306)

Home‐based problem‐solving therapy vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 0.68

(0.20 to 2.32)

96

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

146 per 1000

104 per 1000

(33 to 284)

Intensive inpatient and community treatment vs TAU

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 1.18

(0.62 to 2.25)

274

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Low b,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

149 per 1000

172 per 1000

(98 to 283)

Frequency of SH at 12 months

Study population

274

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝
Moderatec

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation.

The mean frequency of
SH at 12 months in the
control group was 0.23
episodes

The mean frequency of SH at 12 months in the experimental group was 0 higher (0.17 lower to 0.17 higher

General hospital admission vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 1.03

(0.14 to 7.69)

77

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Lastly, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, quality was further downgraded.

51 per 1000

53 per 1000

(8 to 294)

Repetition of SH at 6 months' follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.75

(0.16 to 3.60)

77

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Lowb,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Lastly, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, quality was further downgraded.

103 per 1000

79 per 1000

(18 to 291)

Intensive outpatient intervention vs TAU

Repetition of SH at post‐intervention

Study population

OR 0.27

(0.07 to 1.06)

119

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊕⊝

Low b,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Lastly, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, quality was further downgraded.

158 per 1000

48 per 1000

(13 to 166)

Repetition of SH at 24 months

Study population

OR 1.24

(0.59 to 2.62)

126

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Low b,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation. Lastly, as the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide, quality was further downgraded.

302 per 1000

349 per 1000

(203 to 531)

Repetition of SH at final follow‐up

Study population

OR 0.65

(0.15 to 2.85)

245

(2 RCTs)

⊕⊝⊝⊝
Very lowb,e

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel could have been blind to treatment allocation. Additionally, for 1 trial, participants also were not blind to treatment allocation. We further downgraded quality due to significant differences in the direction of the effect size estimate between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

233 per 1000

165 per 1000

(44 to 464)

Long term vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Repetition of SH at 12 months

Study population

OR 1.00

(0.35 to 2.86)

80

(1 RCT)

⊕⊕⊝⊝
Low b,c

We downgraded quality as the nature of this intervention means it is unlikely clinical personnel would have been blind to treatment allocation, additionally, the method used to allocate participants to the treatment and interventions groups was not specified and as no details on allocation concealment was reported. We further downgraded quality as the sample size was small and the confidence interval for the treatment effect size is wide.

225 per 1000

225 per 1000

(92 to 454)

*The basis for the assumed risk (e.g., the median control group risk across studies) is provided in footnotes. The corresponding risk (and its 95% confidence interval) is based on the assumed risk in the comparison group and the relative effect of the intervention (and its 95% CI)
CI: confidence interval; OR: odds ratio; RCT: randomised controlled trial: SH: self‐harm; TAU: treatment as usual.

GRADE Working Group grades of evidence
High quality: Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate of effect.
Moderate quality: Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate.
Low quality: Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and is likely to change the estimate.
Very low quality: We are very uncertain about the estimate.

a Risk of bias was rated as VERY SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation, suggesting that performance and detection bias may have been present. As an open numbers table was used the generate the allocation sequence, and as allocation was not concealed, selection bias also may have been present.

b Imprecision was rated as SERIOUS as the confidence interval is wide and/or the sample size is small.
c Risk of bias was rated as SERIOUS as clinical personnel were not blind to treatment allocation, suggesting that performance and detection bias may have been present. Additionally, although details on participant blinding and outcome assessor blinding were not adequately described, the nature of the intervention means that participants could not have remained blind to treatment allocation. Finally, authors of some studies did not adequately describe details on sequence generation and allocation concealment. Selection bias therefore may also have been present.
d Risk of bias was rated as VERY SERIOUS as the nature of the intervention means that participants and clinical personnel could not have remained blind to treatment allocation, suggesting that performance and detection bias may have been present. Additionally, attrition bias may have been present.
e Inconsistency was rated as VERY SERIOUS due to significant differences in the magnitude of the effect size between trials on visual inspection of the forest plot.

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Summary of findings 7. Comparison 7: Other mixed interventions vs treatment as usual or other alternative form of psychotherapy
Table 1. Proportion of the sample with a history of self‐harm prior to the index attempt

Reference

History of SH prior

to index episode

(%)

Fleischmann 2008

21.1

Hawton 1981

32.3

Hawton 1987a

31.2

Hassanian‐Moghaddam 2011

34.2

Hvid 2011

38.3

Vaiva 2006

8.9a

Van Heeringen 1995

29.8

Waterhouse 1990

36.4

aProportion with more than four previous episodes of SH over the three‐year period preceding trial entry.

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Table 1. Proportion of the sample with a history of self‐harm prior to the index attempt
Table 2. Methods used for the index episode of self‐harm in included studies

Reference

Methoda

Self poisoning (any)

n (%)

Self poisoning (pesticides)

n (%)

Self injury (any)

n (%)

Combined self‐poisoning and self‐injury

n (%)

Unspecified

n (%)

Beautrais 2010b

250 (76.7)

64 (19.6)

15 (4.6)

Bennewith 2002

7,733 (89.7)

158 (8.2)

41 (2.1)

Brown 2005

70 (58.3)

33 (27.5)

17 (14.2)

Carter 2005

772 (100)

Clarke 2002b

442 (94.6)

25 (5.3)

8 (1.7)

Crawford 2010c

74 (71.8)

25 (24.3)

Evans 1999a

808 (97.7)

19 (2.3)

Gibbons 1978

400 (100)

Guthrie 2001

119 (100)

Harned 2014

26 (100)

Hassanian‐Moghaddam 2011

2300 (100)

Hatcher 2011

471 (85.3)

81 (14.7)

Hatcher 2015

532 (77.8)

125 (18.3)

27 (3.9)

Hatcher 2016a

115 (68.9)

41 (24.5)

11 (6.6)

Hawton 1981

96 (100)

Hawton 1987a

80 (100)

Husain 2014b

65 (29.4)

167 (75.6)

4 (1.8)

Kawanishi 2014b

707 (77.3)

332 (36.3)

42 (4.6)

McAuliffe 2014d

161 (37.2)

57 (13.2)

4 (0.9)

Morgan 1993

207 (97.6)

5 (2.4)

McLeavey 1994

39 (100)

Torhorst 1987

141 (100)

Torhorst 1988

80 (100)

Vaiva 2006

605 (100)

Van der Sande 1997a

232 (84.7)

42 (15.3)

Van Heeringen 1995

463 (89.7)

53 (10.3)

Waterhouse 1990

77 (100)

Welu 1977

120 (100)

aRefers to the methods used for the index episode.
b Percentages are greater than 100% because participants may have used multiple methods.
c The remaining four (3.9%) participants used multiple, unspecified methods.
d Methods of self‐harm for the remaining 211 (48.7%) participants were not provided.

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Table 2. Methods used for the index episode of self‐harm in included studies
Table 3. Major categories of psychiatric diagnoses in included studies

Reference

Psychiatric diagnosisa

Major depression

n (%)

Any other mood disorder

n (%)

Any anxiety disorder

n (%)

Any psychotic disorder

n (%)

Post‐traumatic stress

n (%)

Any eating disorder

n (%)

Alcohol use disorder/dependence

n (%)

Drug use disorder/dependence

n (%)

Substance use disorder/dependence

n (%)

Adjustment disorder

n (%)

Borderline personality disorder

n (%)

Any other personality disorder n (%)

Allard 1992

130(86.7)

79 (52.7)

68 (45.3)

Bateman 2009

75 (56.0)

103 (76.9)

82 (61.2)

19 (14.2)

37 (27.6)

72 (53.7)

134 (100)

b

Beautrais 2010

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Bennewith 2002

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Brown 2005

92 (77.0)

36 (30.0)

48 (40.0)

82 (68.0)

Carter 2005

No information on specific categories of psychiatric diagnosis reportedc

Cedereke 2002d

91 (42.1)

62 (28.7)

Clarke 2002

98 (56.0)e

60 (34.0)e

12 (3.0)

26 (41.0)f

Crawford 2010

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Davidson 2014

17 (85.0)

20 (100)

Dubois 1999

43 (42.1)

13 (12.7)

Evans 1999a

707/827 (85.5) diagnosed with any major psychiatric disorder

Evans 1999b

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Fleischmann 2008

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Gibbons 1978

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Gratz 2006

22 (100)

Gratz 2014

31 (50.0)

38 (61.3)

22 (35.5)

8 (12.9)

1 (1.6)

62 (100)

b

Guthrie 2001

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Harned 2014

22 (83.3)

23 (87.5)

3 (12.5)

11 (41.7)

26 (100)

16 (62.5)

Hassanian‐Moghaddam 2011

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Hatcher 2011

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Hatcher 2015

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Hatcher 2016a

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Hawton 1981

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Hawton 1987a

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Husain 2014

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Hvid 2011

No information on specific categories of psychiatric diagnosis reported

Kapur 2013a

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Kawanishi 2014g

425(46.5)

179(19.6)

45 (4.9)

191 (20.9)

Liberman 1981

24 (100)

h

Linehan 1991

44 (100)

Linehan 2006

73 (72.3)

79 (78.2)

50 (49.5)

24 (23.8)

30 (29.7)

101(100)

b

Marasinghe 2012

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

McAuliffe 2014

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

McLeavey 1994

9 (23.1)

1 (2.5)

5 (12.8)

6 (15.4)

McMain 2009

88 (48.9)

135 (75.0)

71 (37.4)

24 (13.3)

17 (9.4)

180(100)

b

Morgan 1993

53 (25.0)

Morthorst 2012

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reportedi

Patsiokas 1985

No information on specific categories of psychiatric diagnosis reported

Priebe 2012j

80 (100)

Salkovskis 1990

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Slee 2008

80 (88.9)

50 (55.6)

15 (16.7)

15 (16.7)

Stewart 2009

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Tapolaa 2010

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Torhorst 1987

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Torhorst 1988

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Turner 2000

24 (100)

Tyrer 2003

471(98.1)

Vaiva 2006

No information on specific categories of psychiatric diagnosis reportedk

Van der Sande 1997a

86 (31.4)

40 (14.6)

Van Heeringen 1995

76 (14.7)

14 (2.7)

Waterhouse 1990

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

Wei 2013

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reportedl

Weinberg 2006

30 (100)

Welu 1977

No information on psychiatric diagnosis reported

a All diagnoses represent current rather than lifetime diagnoses.
b As participants could be diagnosed with more than one axis II diagnosis, the absolute number of participants diagnosed with any other personality disorder in this trial is unclear.
c Median number (interquartile range) of psychiatric diagnoses in the both the intervention and control groups was 2 (1‐3). Information on specific categories of psychiatric diagnosis; however, were not reported.
d A total of 47/216 (21.7%) of the sample were diagnosed with any psychiatric disorder other than a mood or adjustment disorder.
e Diagnosed with a possible psychiatric disorder according to cut‐off scores on the Hamilton Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). Out of a total of 176 participants with complete ratings on this instrument.
f Diagnosed with problematic alcohol use according to cut‐off scores on the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT). Out of a total of 63 participants with complete ratings on this instrument.
g An additional 73/914 (8.0%) were diagnosed with any other major psychiatric disorder.
h The authors state that "[m]ost patients would have been given personality disorder designations. . . including histrionic, narcissistic, borderline, avoidant, and dependent types" (p.1127). The absolute number of participants diagnosed with any one of these personality disorders in this trial is, however, unclear.
i A total of 14/243 (5.8%) participants had been admitted to a psychiatric inpatient ward in the four weeks prior to the index suicide attempt. These patients were therefore likely to have been diagnosed with a current major psychiatric illness.
j Mean (standard deviation (SD)) number of axis I psychiatric disorders was 8.0 (3.1) (n = 63) and mean (SD) number of axis II diagnoses was 3.5 (1.6) (n = 80).
k A total of 100/459 (21.8%) of participants had, however, been referred for psychiatric treatment at the time of the index suicide attempt. These patients were therefore likely to have been diagnosed with a current major psychiatric illness.
l A total of 166/239 (69.4%) were, however, diagnosed with a major psychiatric illness according to DSM‐IV‐TR criteria.

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Table 3. Major categories of psychiatric diagnoses in included studies
Comparison 1. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU)

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

1.1 Repetition of SH at 6 months Show forest plot

12

1317

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.54 [0.34, 0.85]

1.1.1 Individual psychotherapy

11

1083

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.52 [0.36, 0.75]

1.1.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

234

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.35 [0.75, 2.41]

1.2 Repetition of SH at 12 months Show forest plot

10

2232

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.80 [0.65, 0.98]

1.2.1 Individual psychotherapy

9

1799

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.74 [0.59, 0.94]

1.2.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

433

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.67, 1.61]

1.3 Repetition of SH at 24 months Show forest plot

2

105

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.31 [0.14, 0.69]

1.3.1 Indivdual psychotherapy

2

105

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.31 [0.14, 0.69]

1.4 Repetition of SH at final follow‐up Show forest plot

17

2665

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.70 [0.55, 0.88]

1.4.1 Individual psychotherapy

16

2232

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.66 [0.53, 0.84]

1.4.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

433

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.04 [0.67, 1.61]

1.5 Frequency of SH at final follow‐up Show forest plot

6

594

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.21 [‐0.68, 0.26]

1.5.1 Individual psychotherapy

5

161

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.66 [‐1.71, 0.40]

1.5.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

433

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.06 [‐0.32, 0.20]

1.6 Depression scores at 6 months Show forest plot

11

1668

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.30 [‐0.50, ‐0.10]

1.6.1 Individual psychotherapy

10

1434

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.33 [‐0.56, ‐0.11]

1.6.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

234

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.13 [‐0.39, 0.13]

1.7 Depression scores at 12 months Show forest plot

7

1130

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.36 [‐0.64, ‐0.07]

1.7.1 Individual psychotherapy

7

1130

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.36 [‐0.64, ‐0.07]

1.8 Depression scores at 24 months Show forest plot

2

225

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.22 [‐0.48, 0.05]

1.8.1 Individual psychotherapy

2

225

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.22 [‐0.48, 0.05]

1.9 Depression scores at final follow‐up Show forest plot

14

1859

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.31 [‐0.48, ‐0.14]

1.9.1 Individual psychotherapy

13

1625

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.35 [‐0.54, ‐0.16]

1.9.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

234

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.13 [‐0.39, 0.13]

1.10 Hopelessness scores at post‐intervention Show forest plot

3

360

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.50 [‐3.62, 0.61]

1.10.1 Individual psychotherapy

2

47

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐4.23 [‐8.71, 0.25]

1.10.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

313

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.80 [‐2.17, 0.57]

1.11 Hopelessness scores at 6 months Show forest plot

4

968

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.36 [‐0.58, ‐0.13]

1.11.1 Individual psychotherapy

3

734

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.48 [‐0.63, ‐0.33]

1.11.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

234

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.05 [‐0.31, 0.21]

1.12 Hopelessness scores at 12 months Show forest plot

3

539

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.89 [‐2.97, ‐0.81]

1.12.1 Individual psychotherapy

3

539

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.89 [‐2.97, ‐0.81]

1.13 Hopelessness scores at final follow‐up Show forest plot

7

1017

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.31 [‐0.51, ‐0.10]

1.13.1 Individual psychotherapy

6

783

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.38 [‐0.60, ‐0.16]

1.13.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

234

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.05 [‐0.31, 0.21]

1.14 Suicidal ideation scores at post‐intervention Show forest plot

3

360

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.52 [‐5.60, 0.56]

1.14.1 Individual psychotherapy

2

47

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐5.92 [‐11.98, 0.14]

1.14.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

313

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.50 [‐3.50, 0.50]

1.15 Suicidal ideation scores at 6 months Show forest plot

6

1011

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.32 [‐0.51, ‐0.13]

1.15.1 Individual psychotherapy

5

777

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.41 [‐0.55, ‐0.27]

1.15.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

234

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.02 [‐0.28, 0.24]

1.16 Suicidal ideation scores at final follow‐up Show forest plot

8

1131

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.28 [‐0.47, ‐0.09]

1.16.1 Individual psychotherapy

7

818

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.35 [‐0.55, ‐0.15]

1.16.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

313

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.02 [‐0.24, 0.20]

1.17 Proportion with improved problems at 6 months Show forest plot

2

231

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.81 [1.50, 5.24]

1.17.1 Individual psychotherapy

2

231

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

2.81 [1.50, 5.24]

1.18 Proportion with improved problems at final follow‐up Show forest plot

2

211

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.03 [0.74, 12.41]

1.18.1 Individual psychotherapy

2

211

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.03 [0.74, 12.41]

1.19 Problem‐solving scores at post‐intervention Show forest plot

2

328

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.15 [‐0.07, 0.36]

1.19.1 Individual psychotherapy

1

15

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.29 [‐0.79, 1.37]

1.19.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

313

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.14 [‐0.08, 0.36]

1.20 Problem‐solving scores at 6 months Show forest plot

4

949

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.33 [0.08, 0.58]

1.20.1 Individual psychotherapy

3

715

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.45 [0.30, 0.60]

1.20.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

234

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.02 [‐0.24, 0.28]

1.21 Problem‐solving scores at final follow‐up Show forest plot

5

958

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.26 [0.02, 0.50]

1.21.1 Individual psychotherapy

4

724

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.35 [0.04, 0.66]

1.21.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

234

Std. Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.02 [‐0.24, 0.28]

1.22 Suicide at final follow‐up Show forest plot

15

2354

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.66 [0.29, 1.51]

1.22.1 Individual psychotherapy

14

1921

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.69 [0.29, 1.67]

1.22.2 Group‐based psychotherapy

1

433

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.47 [0.04, 5.25]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 1. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)‐based psychotherapy vs. treatment as usual (TAU)
Comparison 2. Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

2.1 Repetition of SH at post‐intervention Show forest plot

9

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.1.1 Group‐based emotion‐regulation psychotherapy vs TAU

2

83

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.34 [0.13, 0.88]

2.1.2 Mentalisation vs TAU

1

134

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.35 [0.17, 0.73]

2.1.3 DBT‐oriented therapy vs Alternative forms of psychotherapy

1

24

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.05 [0.00, 0.49]

2.1.4 DBT vs TAU

3

267

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.59 [0.16, 2.15]

2.1.5 DBT vs treatment by expert

1

97

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.66 [0.53, 5.20]

2.1.6 DBT prolonged exposure vs DBT standard exposure

1

18

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.08, 5.68]

2.2 Repetition of SH at 6 months Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.2.1 DBT prolonged exposure vs DBT standard exposure

1

18

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.08, 5.68]

2.3 Repetition of SH at 12 months Show forest plot

3

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.3.1 DBT vs. TAU

2

172

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.36 [0.05, 2.47]

2.3.2 DBT vs treatment by expert

1

97

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.18 [0.35, 3.95]

2.4 Repetition of SH at final follow‐up Show forest plot

3

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.4.1 DBT vs TAU

3

247

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.57 [0.21, 1.59]

2.5 Frequency of repetition of SH at post‐intervention Show forest plot

9

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.5.1 Group‐based emotion‐regulation psychotherapy vs TAU

2

83

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐12.76 [‐34.92, 9.40]

2.5.2 Mentalisaiton vs TAU

1

134

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.28 [‐2.01, ‐0.55]

2.5.3 DBT‐oriented therapy vs Alternative forms of psychotherapy

1

24

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐4.83 [‐7.90, ‐1.76]

2.5.4 DBT vs TAU

3

292

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐18.82 [‐36.68, ‐0.95]

2.5.5 DBT vs treatment by expert

1

97

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐14.85 [‐37.64, 7.94]

2.5.6 DBT prolonged exposure vs DBT standard exposure

1

18

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.25 [‐2.47, 1.97]

2.6 Frequency of repetition of SH at 6 months Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.6.1 DBT prolonged exposure vs DBT standard exposure

1

18

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.34 [‐0.61, 1.29]

2.7 Number completing full course of treatment Show forest plot

3

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.7.1 Mentalisation vs TAU

1

134

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.93 [0.43, 2.02]

2.7.2 DBT‐oriented therapy vs TAU

1

24

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.53, 16.90]

2.7.3 DBT prolonged exposure vs DBT standard exposure

1

26

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.14 [0.22, 5.84]

2.8 Depression scores at post‐intervention Show forest plot

8

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.8.1 Group‐based emotion‐regulation psychotherapy vs TAU

2

83

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐9.59 [‐13.43, ‐5.75]

2.8.2 Mentalisaiton vs TAU

1

134

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.88 [‐6.82, ‐0.94]

2.8.3 DBT‐oriented therapy vs Alternative forms of psychotherapy

1

24

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐9.16 [‐14.79, ‐3.53]

2.8.4 DBT vs TAU

2

198

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐2.37 [‐6.52, 1.78]

2.8.5 DBT vs treatment by expert

1

89

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.00 [‐6.27, 0.27]

2.8.6 DBT prolonged exposure vs DBT standard exposure

1

18

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.70 [‐10.59, 3.19]

2.9 Depression scores at 6 months Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.9.1 DBT prolonged exposure vs. DBT standard exposure

1

18

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐4.30 [‐9.68, 1.08]

2.10 Depression scores at 12 months Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.10.1 DBT vs treatment by expert

1

81

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.80 [‐5.40, 1.80]

2.11 Suicide ideation scores at post‐intervention Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.11.1 DBT‐oriented therapy vs Alternative forms of psychotherapy

1

24

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐7.75 [‐14.66, ‐0.84]

2.11.2 DBT vs treatment by expert

1

89

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐3.00 [‐13.69, 7.69]

2.12 Suicide ideation scores at 12 months Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.12.1 DBT vs treatment by expert

1

81

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐7.82 [‐18.38, 2.74]

2.13 Suicide at post‐intervention Show forest plot

3

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.13.1 DBT vs TAU

3

317

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.00 [0.12, 76.49]

2.14 Suicide at 6 months Show forest plot

1

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

2.14.1 DBT prolonged exposure vs DBT standard exposure

1

26

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.16 [0.01, 4.41]

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Comparison 2. Interventions for multiple repetition of self‐harm (SH)/probable personality disorder vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy
Comparison 3. Case management vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

3.1 Repetition of SH at post‐intervention Show forest plot

4

1608

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.78 [0.47, 1.30]

3.1.1 Case management plus assertive outreach vs TAU

3

843

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.82 [0.38, 1.78]

3.1.2 Case management plus assertive outreach vs enhanced usual care

1

765

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.67 [0.40, 1.10]

3.2 Suicide at post‐intervention Show forest plot

4

1757

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.95 [0.57, 1.57]

3.2.1 Case management plus assertive outreach vs TAU

3

843

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.77 [0.36, 8.68]

3.2.2 Case management plus assertive outreach vs enhanced usual care

1

914

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.52, 1.51]

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Comparison 3. Case management vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy
Comparison 4. Treatment adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

4.1 Repetition of SH at 12 months Show forest plot

2

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.1.1 Adherence enhancement vs TAU

1

391

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.57 [0.32, 1.02]

4.1.2 Continuity of care by the same therapist vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy

1

136

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.28 [0.07, 1.10]

4.2 Depression scores at 12 months Show forest plot

1

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.2.1 Continuity of care by the same therapist vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy

1

127

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐1.40 [‐4.24, 1.44]

4.3 Suicide at 12 months Show forest plot

2

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

4.3.1 Adherence enhancement vs TAU

1

391

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.85 [0.28, 2.57]

4.3.2 Continuity of care by the same therapist vs other alternative forms of psychotherapy

1

136

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.62 [0.10, 3.82]

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Comparison 4. Treatment adherence enhancement approaches vs treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy
Comparison 5. Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU)

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

5.1 Repetition of SH at post‐intervention Show forest plot

8

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.1.1 Postcards vs TAU

4

3277

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.87 [0.62, 1.23]

5.1.2 Emergency cards vs TAU

2

1039

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.82 [0.31, 2.14]

5.1.3 GP letter vs TAU

1

1932

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.15 [0.93, 1.44]

5.1.4 Mobile telephone‐based psychotherapy vs TAU

1

68

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Not estimable

5.2 Repetition of SH at 12 months Show forest plot

4

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.2.1 Postcards vs TAU

2

2885

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.76 [0.57, 1.02]

5.2.2 Emergency cards vs TAU

1

827

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.19 [0.85, 1.67]

5.2.3 Telephone contact vs TAU

1

172

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.00 [0.45, 2.23]

5.3 Repetition of SH at final follow‐up Show forest plot

7

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.3.1 Postcards vs TAU

4

3277

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.88 [0.62, 1.25]

5.3.2 Telephone contact vs TAU

3

840

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.74 [0.42, 1.32]

5.4 Frequency of SH at post‐intervention Show forest plot

3

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.4.1 Postcards vs TAU

3

1097

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.07 [‐0.32, 0.18]

5.4.2 Postcards vs TAU (males only)

3

401

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.00 [‐0.13, 0.12]

5.4.3 Postcards vs TAU (females only)

3

695

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.04 [‐0.29, 0.20]

5.4.4 Postcards vs TAU (history of prior SH)

3

339

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.09 [‐0.68, 0.51]

5.4.5 Postcards vs TAU (no history of prior SH)

3

758

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.23 [‐0.32, 0.77]

5.5 Frequency of SH at 12 months Show forest plot

2

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.5.1 Postcards vs TAU

2

984

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.19 [‐0.58, 0.20]

5.5.2 Postcards vs TAU (males only)

2

336

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

0.03 [‐0.11, 0.16]

5.5.3 Postcards vs TAU (females only)

2

647

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.22 [‐0.62, 0.18]

5.5.4 Postcards vs TAU (history of prior SH)

2

296

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.64 [‐2.07, 0.80]

5.5.5 Postcards vs TAU (no history of prior SH)

2

688

Mean Difference (IV, Random, 95% CI)

‐0.07 [‐0.22, 0.09]

5.6 Suicide at post‐intervention Show forest plot

5

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.6.1 Postcards vs TAU

4

3464

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

1.86 [0.61, 5.72]

5.6.2 Mobile telephone‐based psychotherapy vs TAU

1

68

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

3.09 [0.12, 78.55]

5.7 Suicide at 12 months Show forest plot

1

772

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.41 [0.08, 2.15]

5.7.1 Postcards vs TAU

1

772

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.41 [0.08, 2.15]

5.8 Suicide at final follow‐up Show forest plot

2

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

5.8.1 Telephone contact vs TAU

2

821

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.70 [0.11, 4.33]

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Comparison 5. Remote contact interventions vs treatment as usual (TAU)
Comparison 6. Other mixed interventions versus treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy

Outcome or subgroup title

No. of studies

No. of participants

Statistical method

Effect size

6.1 Repetition of SH at final follow‐up Show forest plot

2

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

Subtotals only

6.1.1 Intensive outpatient intervention vs TAU

2

245

Odds Ratio (M‐H, Random, 95% CI)

0.65 [0.15, 2.85]

Figuras y tablas -
Comparison 6. Other mixed interventions versus treatment as usual (TAU) or other alternative forms of psychotherapy