Can mindfulness and gratitude help prevent teen suicide?
NCT ID NCT04994873
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study is testing a program called STEP that teaches teens skills like mindfulness, gratitude, and savoring positive moments. The goal is to see if it can reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts after a teen is discharged from inpatient psychiatric care. 216 teens will be randomly assigned to either STEP or standard care plus a safety app. The study is currently recruiting.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Behavioral intervention (STEP) focusing on mindfulness, gratitude, and savoring
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a practical, low-cost program to help teens reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts after a hospital stay.
What could go wrong
This is a relatively small, early-stage study without a drug or device. The intervention is behavioral, so results may vary widely and may not be easy to replicate in other settings.
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Bradley Hospital
RECRUITINGRiverside, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
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Butler Hospital
RECRUITINGProvidence, Rhode Island, 02906, United States
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Children's Hospital
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02115, United States
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