None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
This project aims to investigate whether a self-help interactive program delivered via tablet devices can help Indigenous youth to reduce their suicidal ideation. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which includes therapeutic activities grounded in acceptance and commitment therapy or a wait list control group. We predict those using the intervention program will report reduced suicidal ideation and mental distress after using the program for 6 weeks.
Interventions
The intervention is a structured self-paced program that is delivered on a tablet device. The program consists of 3 acceptance and commitment therapy based modules, including strategies and tools to manage thoughts and emotions, and goal setting tips. Each module can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour to complete depending on what activities the participant chooses to engage in. Once all 3 modules are completed, a participant is free to repeat any module within the app. Participants will be
The intervention is a structured self-paced program that is delivered on a tablet device. The program consists of 3 acceptance and commitment therapy based modules, including strategies and tools to manage thoughts and emotions, and goal setting tips. Each module can take anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour to complete depending on what activities the participant chooses to engage in. Once all 3 modules are completed, a participant is free to repeat any module within the app. Participants will be asked to use the intervention for a duration of 6 weeks.
Sponsors
Professor Helen Christensen
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary purpose
Treatment
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 25 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
Participants must: 1) Have suicidal thoughts but not be severely suicidal (i.e. no suicidal intent) 2) Agree to use the program for 6 weeks and complete questionnaires on at least 2 occasions 3) Be willing to make contact with Suicide Call Back Service 4) Live in Australia
Exclusion criteria
Participants must not: 1) Have been diagnosed with schizophrenia or related disorders 2) Score 15 or above on the PHQ-9 3) Score 30 or above on the K-10
Outcome results
None listed