Self-harm and suicidal behaviors in adolescents Mental and Behavioural Disorders Intentional self-harm
Conditions
Interventions
ICT (integrated individual and family therapy model for self-harming adolescents) is an intensive, short term (3-6 months) treatment. It includes components from dialectical behavior therapy and funct
Sponsors
Karolinska Institute
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 13-19 2. Repetitive self-harm behavior within the past 3 months, defined as both deliberate self-poisoning and self-injury, or suicidal thoughts, threats or plans 3. Live together with at least one primary caregiver
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Reported psychiatric disorder (e.g., schizophrenia) requiring intensive in-patient stabilization (as assessed at baseline with a semi-structured diagnostic interview) 2. Insufficient comprehension of Swedish language 3. Severe substance abuse 4. Developmental disabilities
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Self-harm measured using self-assessment Deliberate Self-Harm Inventory (DSHI-9r) at pre- and post-treatment and 6 and 12 months follow-up 2. Healthcare consumption measured using medical records 1 year before, during and 1 year after treatment | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| General mental health symptoms measured using youth self-report (YSR) at pre- and post-treatment and 6 and 12 months follow-up | — |
Countries
Sweden
Outcome results
None listed