Brief skills for safer living
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a short therapy program that teaches practical skills to help people cope with thoughts of suicide. It aims to see if learning these skills can make a difference in staying safe.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Had thoughts of suicide in the past week.
- Need a computer or phone with a camera and internet access.
- Need an emergency contact and a hospital you can get to within a reasonable distance.
- Not currently in another talk therapy or counseling program.
- Willing to have your therapy sessions recorded for research.
- Be able to speak and understand English.
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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