Therapy for recent suicidal thoughts or attempts
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a brief counseling approach based on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people who are dealing with suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt. It’s offered in outpatient care and aims to see whether this shorter therapy works for improving safety and coping.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You currently are, or previously were, in the U.S. military
- You have had suicidal thoughts with the intent to die and/or a suicide attempt within the last 2 weeks
- You can understand and speak English and complete the consent paperwork
- You do not have a serious condition that makes it hard to consent or take part in outpatient therapy (for example, severe confusion from psychosis, mania, or being acutely intoxicated)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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