Text Support for Parents of Teens After a Suicidal Crisis
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a text-message program to support parents of teens who come to the ER after suicidal thoughts or attempts. The goal is to see if the program helps parents and teens after they go home.
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Who can take part
- Your child is 13 to 17 years old.
- Your child came to the ER because of suicidal thoughts in the last week or a suicide attempt in the last month.
- You are the legal guardian and are with your child in the ER.
- You have a cell phone that can get text messages.
- Your child is medically stable and able to communicate.
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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