Shame-focused therapy for reducing suicide risk in teens
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests a type of therapy called shame-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (talk therapy) to reduce suicide risk in teens. It is designed for adolescents who feel intense shame and have recently thought about or attempted suicide.
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Who can take part
- You are between 13 and 18 years old.
- You have attempted suicide in the past month, or you have had suicidal thoughts in the past month and have attempted suicide before.
- You often feel ashamed of yourself (measured by a simple shame scale).
- You are able to talk and answer questions in interviews.
- Your parent or guardian agrees to the study and will participate too.
- You will be in the hospital for at least 14 days, and you are not scheduled for ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).
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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