ASSIP
ASSIP (“Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program”) is a short intervention aimed at patients who have attempted suicide. ASSIP was founded in Switzerland by Prof. Dr. Konrad Michel and Dr. phil. Gysin-Maillard developed. This brief therapy, consisting of three to four sessions and ongoing contact by letter over two years, combines aspects of action theory, attachment theory and cognitive behavioral therapy. ASSIP is not a substitute for longer-term therapy, but a specific clinical service to clarify the background to the suicide attempt and develop measures to prevent further suicidal crises.