Call-and-text support program to help prevent suicide attempts
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a partnership between a hospital program and community support (Samaritans of Boston) to reach people more quickly after an emergency mental health visit. It may help by offering outreach support based on your suicide risk level.
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Who can take part
- You are currently being evaluated and treated by the psychiatry team in an emergency department.
- You are enrolled in another research study with the same team, and your suicide risk score is in the top half (top 50%).
- You can read and understand English well enough to participate and consent.
- You have a smartphone (iPhone or Android) and can reliably access it after you leave, so the team can contact you.
- You agree to share contact details (including a backup contact) and allow sharing key health information with Samaritans of Boston.
- You agree to receive unencrypted text messages or emails for study messages and follow-up.
- You can provide your Social Security number (SSN) or tax ID (ITIN) for study payment.
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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