New group therapy shows promise in preventing veteran suicides

NCT ID NCT03653637

First seen Nov 10, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study tested a new group therapy program called Project Life Force (PLF) against standard care for veterans at high risk of suicide. PLF helps veterans build and improve their personal safety plans over 10 sessions using skills like emotion regulation and coping. The goal was to see if PLF reduces suicidal thoughts and behaviors better than usual treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

  • James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY

    The Bronx, New York, 10468-3904, United States

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