All clients receive psychotherapy from an expert in suicidal behaviors and personality disorders.
The focus of the study is to determine whether various characteristics of therapists make a difference. The type of therapy offered depends on the specific therapist. The study lasts for one year, during which time the clients receive therapy on a sliding fee basis. No client is turned down because of inability to pay treatment fees. Depending on the individual therapist, clients may also be required to attend group therapy on a weekly basis, with groups consisting of 7-10 clients.