Self-harm study for new prison entrants
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at self-harm among people who have just entered prison. It aims to understand how the prison environment affects self-harm, which could help improve support for new prisoners.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a new entrant to prison
- You are not expected to be released or transferred within the first 12 weeks
- You can understand and speak enough English to take part
- You are able to give informed consent
- You do not have a very high risk of violence that makes it unsafe to meet face to face
- It is not likely that taking part will cause you psychological harm beyond a small risk
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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