Examining Feasibility, Acceptability, and Sustainability of a Novel Personalized Smartphone Intervention for Suicide - Open Trial
Suicide and Self-harm, Suicide, Suicide, Attempted
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Suicide and Self-harm
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Presence of suicidal ideation and/or suicidal behavior in the past month
- Between the ages of 18 and 70
- Able to read, write, and understand English well enough to complete study procedures
- Owns a smartphone
Exclusion Criteria:
- Current psychotic or manic symptoms severe enough to interfere with completion of study procedures
Sites / Locations
- Butler Hospital
- Brown University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Experimental
Mobile Application to Prevent Suicide (MAPS)
Participants receiving MAPS will receive the Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) which will be uploaded into the smartphone app. They will be prompted four times per day to complete a brief ecological momentary assessment "check-in" inquiring about their cognitions, affect, and behavior, including suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Based on these responses, they will be provided with coping strategies from their safety plans and from a database of coping strategies created by study staff. They will also have access to emergency phone numbers, the coping strategies database, and can communicate with their study clinician through a text-like interface in the app. They will receive this intervention for one month.