Support for caregivers after child's mental health ER visit
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a program to help parents or guardians of youth who visited the ER for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. It aims to support caregivers after their child is discharged with a safety plan.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are the parent or guardian of a child aged 10 to 17.
- Your child had a psychiatric evaluation in the ER for suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
- Your child is being discharged home with a safety plan, not admitted to the hospital.
- You are comfortable reading and speaking English or Spanish.
- You are willing to sign up for MyChart through the hospital's electronic medical record.
- Your child is not in state custody.
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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