AI trains crisis counselors to spot suicide risk
NCT ID NCT06299384
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested an AI tool called LyssnCrisis that helps train crisis counselors who answer calls to the 988 suicide hotline. The tool analyzes voice recordings to give feedback on skills like empathy and asking about suicide risk. 81 counselors took part, and the goal was to see if the AI could improve their ability to help callers in distress.
What this could mean
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Active substance
LyssnCrisis (AI-based coding and feedback tool)
What this could lead to
If successful, this AI tool could help train crisis counselors more effectively, potentially improving suicide risk assessment and saving lives.
What could go wrong
This was a small, completed study with 81 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The AI tool is still new and needs more testing before widespread use.
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ProtoCall Services, Inc.
Portland, Oregon, 97239, United States