Test of a text messaging safety plan for young adults
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study explores whether a text-message-based safety planning tool can help young adults who have had recent thoughts of suicide. It aims to see if using simple text messages for support is practical and helpful.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 24 years old (or 19+ if you live in Nebraska).
- You have had thoughts of suicide in the past 2 weeks.
- You live in the United States.
- You own a smartphone.
- You do not have a serious mental health condition that would make this study unsafe (like active psychosis or mania).
- You are not currently in immediate danger of suicide (with a plan and intent to act).
Quick eligibility check
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