Effectiveness of PTSD Treatment For Suicidal and Multi-Diagnostic Clients
Post-traumatic Stress DisorderSuicide1 moreThe present project has two primary aims: (1) to examine the effectiveness of a multi-component implementation strategy in improving adoption and adherence to the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Prolonged Exposure (DBT PE) protocol, and (2) to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of the DBT PE protocol in a sample of individuals receiving DBT in public mental health agencies. This study uses a hybrid type 2 effectiveness-implementation design to simultaneously test the clinical effectiveness of DBT + DBT PE and to evaluate an adaptive, multi-component implementation strategy. The effectiveness trial will use a quasi-experimental, controlled design to evaluate outcomes among DBT clients with PTSD who do versus do not receive the DBT PE protocol and outcomes will be benchmarked to those obtained in research settings.
Rapalogues for Autism Phenotype in TSC: A Feasibility Study
Tuberous Sclerosis ComplexSelf-injury1 moreThe purpose of this study is to assess the feasibility and safety of administering rapalogues, sirolimus or everolimus, in participants with Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) and self-injury and to measure cognitive and behavioral changes, including reduction in autistic symptoms, self-injurious and aggressive behaviors, as well as improvements in cognition across multiple domains of cognitive function.
RCT of the Clinical and Cost Effectiveness of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Delivered Remotely...
Depression and Self-HarmA randomized controlled trial to test the whether remote delivery of cognitive based therapy (CBT) is clinically and cost effective when compared to treatment as usual in adolescents and young adults with depression who self-harm.
Adapted Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents With Deliberate Self-Harm: A Pre-post Observational...
Deliberate Self HarmBorderline Personality DisorderThe investigators conducted a pre-post naturalistic study regarding changes observed associated with a 15-week course of an adapted form of dialectical behaviour therapy for adolescents. We measured frequency of self-harm prior to treatment and after treatment using the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors Interview. We also measured changes using the Suicide Ideation Questionnaire, Life Problems Inventory, Resiliency Scale for Children and Adolescents.
Follow up by General Practitioner After Self-poisoning
Suicidal and Self-injurious BehaviourThe study hypothesis is that follow up from general practitioner after hospitalization for self poisoning will decrease suicidal behaviour.
Treatment for Non-Suicidal Self-Injury in Young Adults
Non-suicidal Self-injuryThe purpose of this study is to investigate an intervention specifically for non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) in young adults. The goal of this 9-session outpatient intervention is to reduce the frequency and severity of NSSI. During Phase I, 12 patients will be treated in an open pilot trial. During Phase II, 60 patients will be treated in a randomized controlled pilot study in order to determine the feasibility and acceptability of the intervention and to investigate change in NSSI frequency and severity over time.
Study of a Transdiagnostic, Emotion-focused Group Intervention for Young Adults With Substance Use...
Substance Use DisordersDepression4 moreThe overall aim of this pilot study is to conduct a preliminary trial to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of adding a transdiagnostic, emotion-focused group intervention (the Unified Protocol, UP) to treatment as usual (TAU) in a comprehensive outpatient program for adolescents and young adults with substance use disorders and emotional distress. Only patients seeking services or engaged in care at an existing outpatient program at MGH (the Addiction Recovery Management Service) are eligible for participation.
Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Prevention of Self Harm
Attempted SuicideDepressionAim: To adapt and develop a culturally appropriate psychological intervention and test its feasibility, and acceptability for the patients presenting to general hospital following self-harm in Karachi Pakistan. Primary hypothesis: Patients who receive cognitive behavioral therapy will show significant decrease in suicidal ideation as compared to patients with treatment as usual. Design: Randomized Control Trial Setting: Medical Departments of General Hospitals in Karachi. Participants: A total of 200 self harm patients will be randomized to psychological intervention and treatment as usual arm. Intervention: Culturally Adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Outcome measure: Beck Suicidal Ideation Scale
Operation Worth Living Project With Suicidal Soldiers at Ft. Stewart
Suicidal Ideation ActiveSuicidal and Self-injurious BehaviorThis is a randomized controlled trial comparing the use of new clinical intervention (the "Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality--CAMS") versus enhanced care as usual for suicidal Soldiers who are seen at outpatient mental health clinics at Ft. Stewart GA.
A Case-Series Examination of a Brief CAT-Informed Intervention (CATCH-Y) for Young People That Have...
Non-Suicidal Self InjuryNon-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), the term used for when somebody purposefully hurts themselves without intending to end their life. Often, it suggests that there are other difficulties going on in someone's life. Talking therapies can be offered to help however currently there is little evidence to show which therapies help most. CATCH-Y (Cognitive Analytic Therapy for Containing Self-Harm in Young People) is a brief talking therapy which has been created to support young people who self-injure. It aims to help young people and those around them build to a shared understanding of their difficulties. Previously a group of adults, who have a history of self-harm, have engaged in a trial version of CATCH-Y for adults, in which it was found to be positive, safe and feasible. The study will aim to recruit nine young people who have self-injured in the past. Participants must be aged between 13 - 17 years old and have self-injured within the last six months. They will be recruited from local Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and associated 3rd sector organisations. The therapy is five sessions long, with two assessment sessions before the therapy begins and one assessment session post-therapy. Online assessments will be completed throughout. CATCH-Y involves working with the therapist to understand a young person's past and current experiences, linked to their self-injurious behaviours. This individualised approach could benefit these young people. As a novel treatment, and in accordance with the medical research council (MRC) framework, the feasibility and acceptability of CATCH-Y should be considered before progressing to a larger trial. This trial will examine the feasibility and acceptability of the CATCH-Y intervention through attendance and retention rates, data completion and intervention acceptability. As a secondary measure, the trial will investigate whether CATCH-Y shows preliminary evidence for positive change.