Blended therapy for teens who self-harm
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a type of talk therapy to help teens who have hurt themselves on purpose (non-suicidal self-injury). It mixes in-person sessions with online tools to teach better coping skills and reduce self-harm.
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Who can take part
- You are between 12 and 17 years old.
- You have hurt yourself without meaning to die at least 5 times in the last year, and at least once in the past month.
- You can read and understand basic materials (at least primary school level).
- You and a parent or guardian agree to take part and sign a permission form.
- You have not made a serious suicide attempt in the past month, and a mental health check shows you are not at high risk right now.
- You do not have a psychotic illness, bipolar disorder, autism, or a major brain development condition.
- You are not currently in another type of talk therapy or another study for self-harm.
- You have not had 5 or more sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy in the last 5 years.
- You have not had electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in the last 6 months.
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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