Text message support for teens after a suicidal crisis
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether sending supportive text messages after a teen leaves the emergency room can help reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The goal is to see if a simple check-in via text can make a difference during a difficult time.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 12 to 17 years old
- You came to the emergency room with thoughts of suicide or self-harm
- You have a cell phone that can get text messages
- You can speak and read English
- You are going home from the emergency room (not being admitted to the hospital)
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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