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S184 25th European Congress of Psychiatry / European Psychiatry 41S (2017) S170–S237
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EW0229
“To live”: An experimental brief
therapy for patients who attempt
suicide
D. Silv ∗ outinho Marques ilva
1 Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia, Servic¸ o de Psiquiatria e Saúde
Mental, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
2 Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova Gaia, Servic¸ o de Psiquiatria e Saúde
Mental, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
3 Centro Hospitalar Vila Nova de Gaia, Psiquiatria e Saude Menatl,
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
∗ Corresponding author.
Background/introduction It is widely known that attempted sui-
cide is the main risk factor for suicide and repeated suicide
attempts. However, there is a lack of evidence for follow-up inter-
ventions/treatments reducing suicidal behavior in this population.
The aim of the present study was to describe a novel-therapy as a
potential treatment with effectiveness in reducing suicidal behav-
ior. On of the main objectives of this project is to potentiate the
benefits of the usual treatment in patients with history of suicidal
attempt.
Description and method “To live” is a proposal of short psy-
chotherapeutic intervention program for patients with recent
suicide attempts. The participants were randomly allocated in
two groups, one worked as our control group (n = 8), which had
the usual treatment (individual outpatient care), and the other
group (n = 8) underwent the usual treatment plus the experi-
mental treatment. This treatment consists of a well structured
program, in which participants receive eight group sessions fol-
lowed by regular contact through telefonic calls over 12months. In
order to evaluate its impact and measure results, a set of struc-
tured interviews and clinical questionnaires have been applied
in different times: time zero (before admission), time one (in
the end of the intervention), time 2 (1month after interven-
tion), then at each every 3months over a 12month follow up
period.
Results/conclusion By the time this study was conducted, the
experimental program was being administered, therefore no
results could be taken. However, preliminary findings suggest the
effectiveness of the program in reducing suicidal behavior in a real-
world clinical setting.
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EW0230
The impact of emotional intelligence
on the emotional state of nurses in
public hospitals in Cyprus
M. Symeou ∗ vstathiou Charalambous elastopulu
1 Frederick University of Nicosia-Doctoral Program Health
Management, RN-General Hospital of Nicosia, Nicosia, Cyprus
2 Frederick University of Nicosia-Doctoral Program Health
Management, RN-General Hospital of Limassol, Limassol, Cyprus
3 Frederick University of Nicosia-Cyprus, Doctoral Program Health
Management, General Hospital of Athens “Hippocratio”, Athens,
Greece
4 Frederick University of Nicosia, Doctoral Program Health
Management, University of Patras, Department of Public Health,
Medical School, Patra, Greece
∗ Corresponding author.
Introduction The term emotional intelligence (EI) has gained
more and more popularity in the last two decades and has been
studied in various workplace settings.
Objectives/aims The purpose of the present studywas to estimate
the EI in nursing personnel, to examinewhich factors are associated
with EI and how EI correlates with their emotional state.
Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from April to
May 2016 in a representative sample of nursing personnel from
seven public hospitals of Cyprus. A total of 585 nurses completed
the Greek Emotional Intelligence Scale (GEIS), consisting of 52
items measuring four basic emotional skills and scored on a 5-
point Likert scale (from low (52) to high (260) EI). Furthermore,
the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS 21) was applied.
Statistical analyses were performed using the SPSS v.20.0.
Results Overall mean EI scores were 184.11 for males and 184.82
for females. Being married and having children as well as having
leading position was associated with higher EI (P = 0.024, P = 0.002,
P = 0.012, respectively). The highest EI scores were identified
between the middle aged nurses (36–50 years, EI = 191.5, P = 0.000)
and nurses with more years of work (> 12 years, EI = 189.59,
P = 0.000). The overall EI scores have moderate negative correlation
with the emotional state of the nurses (P = 0.000).
Conclusions The present study reveals under-optimal EI scores
and confirms the negative relationship with the emotional state
of nurses. Based on the literature, the EI can be developed, thus
suitable programs could substantially improve the emotional skills
in nursing personnel.
Disclosure of interest The authors have not supplied their decla-
ration of competing interest.
EW0231
Help-seeking and psychological
distress in university students:
Findings from a cross-sectional online
survey in the UK
R. Wadman .D. Webster ∗ tain
1 Durham University, School of Medicine, Pharmacy & Health,
Durham, United Kingdom
2 Leeds Trinity University, Psychology, Leeds, United Kingdom
∗ Corresponding author.
Introduction With most mental health disorders emerging in
the later teenage years, university students are arguably an at-
risk population with increased mental health support needs. This
population is characterised by important, life-changing transitions
(moving away from home, friends and family) and new potential
stressors (including increased academic pressures and relational
challenges). Research to examine determinants of mental health
help-seeking behaviours in university students is needed to ensure
emotional health needs are being met at this critical time.
Objectives To examine levels of psychological distress and men-
tal health help-seeking behaviours in a sample of UK university
students. By identifying factors associated with help seeking, we
can better understand the mental health needs of this population
and inform support provision.
Methods This study draws on data from the social and emotional
well-being in university students (SoWise) study, an online survey
which aimed to examine risk and resilience for social and emotional
well-being in young people attending a UK university.
Results Whole sample analysis (n = 461) showed help seeking
was significantly associated with psychological distress, current
life stressors and anxious attachment and not associated with
perceived mental health stigma. Sub-group analysis (n = 171) sug-
gests being female and older significantly predicted help seeking
in students with mild/moderate psychological distress.
Conclusions Younger males with mild/moderate psychological
distress are less likely to seek mental health support and repre-