ACT for Life to help people manage suicide risk
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether “ACT for Life,” a structured therapy approach, can better support people who are currently hospitalized because of suicide risk. You may be placed in one of two study groups to compare the therapy options and see which helps most.
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Who can take part
- You are eligible to receive care through VHA (VA healthcare).
- You are currently in the hospital because of suicide risk.
- You are willing to be randomly assigned to a study group and take part in the study.
- You can understand the study and answer questions about your rights and the study details.
- You are able to complete study check-ins and participate in treatment as the study team and your clinician decide.
- You are not taking part in another medication or treatment research study.
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