Peer counseling to reduce firearm suicide risk in veterans
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether talking with a trained peer (a fellow veteran) can help veterans store their firearms more safely to prevent suicide. You would meet virtually for a few sessions with a peer counselor.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a veteran (have served in the U.S. military).
- You own at least one firearm.
- You sometimes store your firearm unlocked or without safety devices (like a lockbox, safe, or trigger lock).
- You have a device (phone, tablet, computer) with internet access for virtual meetings.
- You do not have active psychosis (seeing/hearing things that aren't there, or strong false beliefs).
- You have not taken part in a previous related study (the PI's CDA-1 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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