Can a video call save lives? ERs test telehealth for suicide prevention
NCT ID NCT04800029
First seen Oct 31, 2025 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 26 times
Summary
This study looked at whether using live video calls with mental health experts in emergency rooms can help adults at risk for suicide get better care. Over 32,000 adults in Massachusetts took part. The goal was to see if telehealth could reduce the number of people needing hospital stays and improve how quickly they get help.
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UMass Chan Medical School
Worcester, Massachusetts, 01655, United States
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