Can simple text messages save lives after psychiatric discharge?
NCT ID NCT04907669
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how often to check in with people after they leave a psychiatric hospital to help lower their suicide risk. About 500 patients in Shenzhen, China, received brief contact interventions (like texts or calls) at different frequencies over a year. The goal was to find the best schedule for these check-ins and see if they help reduce suicidal thoughts.
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Shenzhen Kangning Hospital
Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518020, China
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