Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	116382
Country	China

Category	Psychiatry
Manuscript Type	Editorial
Article Title	Implementing psychological care in emergency departments for suicide prevention
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Fu-Gang Luo, Wen-Ye Wu, Jun-Jie Wang, Kai-Jie Fang, Hao-Yu Xing and Juan Yan
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Corresponding Author	Juan Yan, Manager, MD, Professor, Quality Control Office, Affiliated Mental Health Center and Hangzhou Seventh People’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 305 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310013, Zhejiang Province, China. 294162939@qq.com
Key Words	Suicide prevention; Emergency department; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Crisis intervention; Implementation science; Patient care planning
Core Tip	Evidence robustly supports psychological interventions for suicide attempters in emergency departments, reducing suicidal intent and reattempt rates. However, real-world implementation faces systemic barriers including resource constraints, training gaps, and fragmented care pathways. To bridge this gap, we advocate adopting stepped-care models to match intervention intensity with patient need, integrating technology-assisted follow-up (e.g., mobile apps), applying implementation science frameworks, and mandating standardized risk assessment tools. These strategies are essential for sustainable, equitable delivery of evidence-based suicide prevention care in acute settings.
Citation	Luo FG, Wu WY, Wang JJ, Fang KJ, Xing HY, Yan J. Implementing psychological care in emergency departments for suicide prevention. World J Psychiatry 2026; In press

Received	2025-11-10 05:43
Peer-Review Started	2025-11-10 05:43
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2025-12-23 09:57
Return for Revision	2025-12-23 09:57
Revised	2025-12-30 02:03
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Second Decision by Editor	2026-02-11 02:38
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-11 06:06
Articles in Press	2026-02-11 06:06
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