Phone therapy trial aims to curb veteran suicide crisis

NCT ID NCT04763330

Summary

This study tested whether adding a brief problem-solving therapy to standard suicide safety planning could better reduce suicidal thoughts in older veterans. It enrolled 117 veterans aged 55+ who had suicidal thoughts and a diagnosis like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. The therapy was delivered entirely by phone over six weekly sessions to teach skills for managing emotional and practical problems.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY

    Syracuse, New York, 13210, United States

  • VA Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, CA

    Palo Alto, California, 94304-1207, United States

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