Safety Planning to Help Children with Suicidal Thoughts
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to help elementary school children who are having thoughts of suicide. Researchers will work with your child and your family to create a safety plan—a personalized guide for staying safe during difficult moments.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old
- Your child has had suicidal thoughts with a specific plan, intent to act, or has attempted suicide in the past month
- Both you and your child speak English at home
- Your child is currently receiving outpatient treatment (regular therapy or counseling visits) at CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
- Your child does not have a diagnosis of psychosis (losing touch with reality) or intellectual disability
- Your child is not currently experiencing active mania (extreme high mood, excessive energy, or reckless behavior)
Quick eligibility check
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