Can short videos save lives? new study tests messages for suicidal veterans
NCT ID NCT04784663
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether short video messages could encourage veterans who recently left the military and are thinking about suicide to seek mental health treatment. 355 veterans who were not currently in therapy watched four brief videos on a smartphone app. Researchers then checked if they started treatment within one or two months. The goal was to find out what kinds of messages work best to overcome barriers to getting help.
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VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System, Canandaigua, NY
Canandaigua, New York, 14424-1159, United States
What this could mean
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Active substance
brief video messages
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple video messages can help more veterans get mental health care when they need it most.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study testing only short-term effects. Results may not apply to all veterans or lead to lasting changes in treatment seeking.
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