Mobile app study for veterans with suicidal thoughts
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Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a mobile app designed to help veterans who are having suicidal thoughts but don't have an immediate plan to hurt themselves. The goal is to see if the app can reduce these thoughts and provide support between therapy sessions.
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Who can take part
- You must be a veteran who receives care at the Durham VA Health Care System.
- You have had suicidal thoughts in the last 30 days, but no immediate intent to act on them.
- You currently see a mental health provider at least once every 4 months.
- You can read and understand material written at a 6th grade level.
- You are not currently in a severe manic or psychotic episode.
- You do not have a moderate or severe alcohol or drug use disorder.
- You have not already used this specific mobile app in another study.
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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