Investigating the effect of dialectical behavior therapy on the intensity of suicidal thoughts and psychological well-being of people attempting suicide: a human intervention study (randomized clinical trial).
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: For this group, 8 psychotherapy sessions (DBT) will be held, one two-hour session per week. Intervention 2: Control group: Will not receive any intervention.
Sponsors
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Willingness to participate in the study. Ability to read and write. Age above 18 years. History of a suicide attempt. Insight into their condition, meaning they are aware of their current state. If they have a mental illness, they must acknowledge and accept it. Ability to communicate effectively. Concurrently scoring within the moderate range on both the Beck Scale for Suicidal Ideation (BSSI) (score between 6-19) and the Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (score between 42-63).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) at least 6 months prior to the study. Attending psychotherapy sessions at least 6 months before the the study. Presence of extensive cognitive impairments that hinder the understanding of sessions content.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of suicidal thoughts. Timepoint: One session per week for up to 2 months. Method of measurement: Beck Suicidal Ideation Questionnaire (BSSI).;Psychological well-being. Timepoint: One session per week for up to 2 months. Method of measurement: Ryff psychological well-being questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mohammad Malekzadeh
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed