New program aims to prevent suicide in black teens
NCT ID NCT05654207
First seen Nov 01, 2025
Summary
This study tests a program called WeCare for Black youth aged 12-19 who come to emergency departments with suicide risk. The program includes a quick screening, a brief safety planning session, and supportive text messages for six weeks. Researchers will see if this approach helps more youth get mental health care and reduces suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
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What this could mean
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Active substance
WeCare program (behavioral intervention: screening, brief intervention, supportive text messages)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could provide an effective, culturally tailored suicide prevention strategy for Black youth in emergency settings.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage effectiveness study, not a treatment trial. Results may not generalize beyond the specific ED settings or populations studied.
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