The Effect of Motivational Interview Based On Transtheoretical Model Stages in Depressed Patients with High Suicide Risk on Suicidal Behavior and Stress Coping Styles

In this study, it was aimed to evaluate the effect of motivational interview based on transtheoretical model stages performed suicidal behavior and stress coping styles depressed patients with high suicide risk. This experimental study conducted 72 a diagnosis depression. The data were collected "Personal Information Form", "Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale (BSIS)", "Stress Coping Strategies (SCSS)". A total six sessions held once month for in group. After interviews, significant decrease observed BSIS scores group compared first application. No change detected control increase found all SCSS sub-dimension group, only optimistic approach seeking social support significant. has shown that interviewing practices can be used depression reduce risk strengthen coping.