Counseling to help young students stop self-harm
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a counseling program that helps 12-year-old students who hurt themselves on purpose (not trying to end their life) find healthier ways to cope. It uses two supportive techniques in group sessions to reduce these behaviors.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be 12 years old and a primary school student in Malaysia.
- Have been identified through a school screening as having non-suicidal self-injury (hurting yourself on purpose without meaning to die).
- Be able to join and take part in group counseling sessions.
- Have a parent or guardian sign a consent form, and you must agree to participate.
- Not be currently in intensive psychiatric treatment for a severe mental health condition, and not have active suicidal thoughts needing immediate help.
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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