THE CAMS SUICIDE PREVENTION ASSESSMENT, INTERVENTION & TREATMENT IS BACKED BY 30 YEARS OF ON-GOING CLINICAL RESEARCH
Replicated data across various clinical research studies show the CAMS approach to suicidal risk:
- Quickly reduces suicidal ideation in 6-8 sessions;
- Reduces overall symptom distress, depression, changes suicidal cognitions, and decreases hopelessness;
- Increases hope and improves clinical retention to care;
- Is liked by patients who use it;
- May be optimal for suicidal ideators;
- The best proven treatment for randomized trials
- Decreases Emergency Department (ED) visits among certain subgroups;
- Appears to have a promising impact on self-harm behavior and suicide attempts;
- Is relatively easy to learn, and become adherent.