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Online study: Effects of videos on coping with depression and suicidal ideation for suicide prevention - Effects of suicide prevention videos

Online study: Effects of videos on coping with depression and suicidal ideation for suicide prevention - Effects of suicide prevention videos - Videos on coping with depression

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
DRKS
Registry ID
DRKS00015095
Enrollment
125
Registered
2018-07-16
Start date
2018-08-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-04-07

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Suicidal ideation (Reasons for Living Inventory, subscale survival and coping beliefs)

Interventions

Group 1: Individuals with suicidal ideation or a suicide attempt and symptoms of depression in the last year will watch a video on depression and suicide prevention. Before and after exposure suicidal

Sponsors

Medizinische Universität Wien, Zentrum für Public Health, Abteilung für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin, Unit Suizidforschung & Mental Health Promotion
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 24 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1) Age 18-24 years, 2) adequate language skills in German, 3) provided informed consent, 4) suicidal Ideation or suicide attempt in the last year as well as at least 2 of the following symptoms in the last year: a) depressive mood, b) strongly reduced interests, c) strong decrease of weight or Appetite, d) sleeplessness or increased sleep, e) psychomotor agitation or deceleration, f) fatigue, g) feelings of worthlessness or guilt, h) difficulties in concentration or decision making.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Age above or below 18-24 years, no adequate lanuage skills in German, no informed consent, no suicidal ideation or suicide attempt as well as at least 2 symptoms of depression in the last year

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Reasons for Living/ Suicidality, assessed before (T1) and after (T2) video exposure with Reasons for Living Inventory (questionnaire; survival and coping beliefs subscale)

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Depression; help-seeking attitudes; all measured at T2 with questionnaires (Erlanger Depression Scale, General Help Seeking Questionnaire)

Countries

Austria

Contacts

Public ContactThomas Niederkrotenthaler

Medizinische Universität Wien, Zentrum für Public Health, Abteilung für Sozial- und Präventivmedizin, Unit Suizidforschung & Mental Health Promotion

thomas.niederkrotenthaler@meduniwien.ac.at+4314016034611

Outcome results

None listed

Source: DRKS (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 1, 2026