Mental Health Research Network - Suicide and self-harm Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
Active control (AC): AC comprises a basic control for women being taken out of their cells and having non prison staff company for a set period of time per week. Thus, women prisoners will be taken ou
women are told they cannot talk about emotional topics.
PIT, Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) involves identifying and helping resolve interpersonal difficulties that exacerb
Sponsors
University of Manchester (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Women offenders aged over 18 years old 2. On an ACCT (Assessment, Care in Custody and Teamwork) 3. Self-harmed in the previous month 4. The female prisoners will also be screened for date of release or trial 5. If on remand they will need to have a minimum of 6 weeks to complete sessions
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Women currently at serious risk of harm to others or suicide 2. Moderate to severe learning disability or without capacity to consent 3. Women who don't speak English 4. Women who are currently receiving a therapeutic intervention in prison
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Beck's Scale for Suicidal Ideation measured at baseline, post-therapy and at 6 month follow-up | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Beck's Depression Inventory measured at baseline, post-therapy and at 6 month follow-up 2. Suicide Attempt Self-Injury Interview measured at baseline, post-therapy and at 6 month follow-up 3. The Prison Screening Questionnaire measured at baseline 4. Therapy satisfaction questionnaire measured post-therapy 5. Zanarini Rating Scale for Borderline Personality Disorder measured at baseline | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed