SUICIDE, ATTEMPTED

This study tests a short, three-session therapy program called ASSIP for adults who have attempted suicide within the past 60 days. The therapy helps participants understand the feelings and events leading up to their attempt and create a personalized safety plan. Researchers wan…

This study tested a smartphone app called MAPS designed to help people who have suicidal thoughts. The app includes a safety plan, mood check-ins, and direct contact with a clinician. Researchers wanted to see if people would use it and find it helpful. Thirty-one adults with rec…

This pilot study tested whether a mindfulness program could help veterans with chronic pain and thoughts of suicide. 76 veterans took part to see if the program was acceptable and could reduce pain, depression, and suicide risk. The goal was to improve quality of life and daily f…

This study tested a non-invasive treatment called neurofeedback in 157 teens who had attempted suicide. During MRI scans, participants learned to control their own brain activity in real time, targeting areas linked to self-processing and emotion regulation. The goal was to reduc…

This study tested whether ketamine, a fast-acting drug, can reduce suicidal thoughts in teenagers more quickly than standard treatments. Fifty teens aged 13-18 who had recent suicidal events received either ketamine or midazolam twice weekly for two weeks, then were monitored for…

This study tested a 12-week class called 'Living with Hope' for people who recently attempted suicide. The class teaches coping skills based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Researchers wanted to see if it could lower suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, and depression. The stu…

This study tested a Safety Plan Intervention (SPI) for adults who came to the emergency department after a suicide attempt or with severe suicidal thoughts. The SPI is a 6-step counseling session that helps people recognize personal warning signs, find distractions, and list supp…

This study tested a smartphone app called MAPS designed to help people who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The app includes a safety plan, daily mood check-ins, and direct contact with a clinician. Ten adults who recently experienced suicidal thoughts used the app to see…

This study used MRI brain scans and computer tasks to understand how people who attempted suicide make decisions. Researchers compared three groups: those who used violent means, those who used non-violent means, and healthy volunteers. The goal was to find brain activity pattern…

This study tested a personalized follow-up plan (called ALGOS) for people who survived a suicide attempt. The goal was to see if this plan could reduce the number of people who try again within 6 months, compared to usual care. Over 1,000 adults took part, and researchers tracked…

This study evaluated VigilanS, a program that provides coordinated follow-up care for people in northern France who have survived a suicide attempt. Researchers tracked over 12,000 participants to see if the program reduced repeat attempts and improved care coordination. The goal…

This study tested two virtual, culturally-tailored programs to help Alaska Native youth (ages 14-24) who were hospitalized for suicide attempts, suicidal thoughts, or alcohol-related injuries. Researchers compared how well each program reduced suicide risk, depression, anxiety, a…

This study tested a mobile app called WisePath designed to help adults who are thinking about suicide and may also misuse alcohol. Over 12 weeks, 127 participants either used the WisePath app or received standard self-help resources. Researchers measured changes in suicidal thoug…

This study looked at the stressful life events that happen in the year before a teenager attempts suicide. Researchers compared 39 teens who had a first suicide attempt with teens who never had suicidal thoughts. They wanted to see how different types of stress build up over time…

This study looked at over 36,000 adults in the UK to see if people with vitiligo are more likely to have mental health problems like depression, anxiety, or self-harm compared to those without vitiligo. Researchers used medical records to compare risks and also checked if these r…