CMAP Plus Intervention for Self-harm in Individuals With Substance Use Disorder in Pakistan
Self HarmSubstance-Related DisordersObjectives: To determine the feasibility and acceptability of the culturally adapted CMAP Plus CBT based Motivational Interviewing (MICBT) called CMAP Plus for self-harm in individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) in a feasibility randomised controlled trial. To explore participants' experiences with CMAP Plus intervention. Study design and setting: The study will be a mixed-method feasibility randomised controlled trial of CMAP Plus as an intervention for Self-Harm in individuals with SUD in Pakistan. The study will be conducted in six major cities in Pakistan: Rawalpindi, Karachi, Peshawar, Hyderabad, Multan and Lahore. Sample size: A total of N=80 participants will be recruited from hospital settings and addiction rehabilitation centers in participating study sites.
A Feasibility Open Trial of App-Enhanced Brief CBT for Suicidal Inpatients
Suicidal and Self-injurious BehaviorThe purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of integrating Brief Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (BCBT) counseling with a software application (app) to prevent future suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
Treatment of Self Harm Scars With Fraxel Laser
Self HarmTreatment of self harm scars with fractionated laser.
Self-Injury Treatment and Recovery in Veterans
Self-Injurious BehaviorNonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI) refers to the intentional destruction of one's own body tissue without suicidal intent and for purposes that are not socially sanctioned. While NSSI has been understudied among Veterans, the lifetime prevalence rate of NSSI in Veterans is approximately three times higher than the general population. Moreover, NSSI is associated with increased risk for violence, psychiatric distress, and marked impairment in psychosocial functioning. Even though NSSI is distinct from suicidal behaviors in several important ways, NSSI remains a strong predictor of a future suicide attempt. The primary goal of this project is to evaluate the treatment and acceptability of a brief intervention for NSSI that aims to reduce psychosocial impairment and NSSI behaviors in Veterans.
Psychosocial Intervention for Suicidal Ideation in Individuals With FEP: A Feasibility Trial
Self HarmFirst Episode PsychosisTo check the feasibility and acceptability of Culturally adapted Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CaCBTp) and Culturally Adapted Manual Assisted Brief Psychological Intervention for Self-harm (CMAP), which we have provisionally called (CMAP Plus) for individuals experiencing Suicidal Ideation (SI) in First Episode Psychosis (FEP).
The Effects of Walking in Nature (vs. an Urban Setting) on the Wellbeing of Postsecondary Students....
AffectWellness6 moreThe goal of this randomized controlled trial is to examine the effects of a walking intervention (3 walks per week for a period of 4 weeks) in a nature vs. urban setting on the wellbeing of young adult postsecondary students. We will examine changes in positive and negative affect for participants assigned to the nature condition vs those assigned to the urban condition (primary outcome). We will also examine changes in reported depression and anxiety symptoms, perceived stress levels, sleep quality, mindfulness and wellbeing (secondary outcome).
Suicide Prevention for Justice Involved Managed Care Subscribers
Suicide and Self-harmThe goal of this clinical trial is to test the effects of two suicide prevention interventions for individuals released from jail. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the use of Caring Contacts improve subscriber engagement with healthcare services while reducing suicide-related outcomes? and Will providing training and resources to behavioral health providers improve re-engagement with healthcare services for patients recently released from jail? Participants will include (1) subscribers of a managed care organization (MCO) and (2) behavioral health providers within the MCO system. Interventions include sending subscribers Caring Contacts letters for 6-months following jail release and providing resources and training to behavioral health providers to target healthcare re-engagement and suicide prevention.
Leverage Noninvasive Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Reduce Suicidal Behaviors in Vulnerable...
Self HarmSuicidal IdeationSuicidal thoughts, suicide attempts, and suicide are increasingly common in adolescence. Current face-to-face prevention approaches are of limited effectiveness, rely on extensive resources, and are at odds with adolescents' digital preferences. We will evaluate two unconventional but promising interventions delivered to 13- to 17-year-olds: transcutaneous vagus nerve stimulation to target emotion dysregulation, and a peer-support smartphone app to combat social isolation. If effective, these digitally-delivered interventions could reach far more adolescents at far lower cost than current approaches.
Developing a Smartphone-based App to Reduce Self-harm for CAMHS-treated Adolescents
Self-harmThe aim of the present research is to explore whether a brief, smartphone app-based intervention based on psychological theory can help adolescents to avoid self-harming. The smartphone app will be piloted in a randomised controlled trial (RCT) with adolescents. 90 adolescents will be recruited and assigned to one of three conditions: (a) intervention group who will complete the smartphone-based VHS app for self-harm (n = 30), (b) control group (n = 30) who will complete paper-and-pencil modified VHS, without the app, and (c) control group who will complete measures via the app but not the VHS (n = 30).
Aspects of Self-harm - Cognition, Imaging and Treatability
Self-HarmDeliberate3 moreDeliberate self-harm (DSH) is a common symptom in psychiatric disorders. This study aim at increased understanding of parameters associated with DSH with the long term goal to potentially improve and possibly personalise its treatment. In short, the study will characterise cognitive, psychiatric and demographic factors with focus on executive function and will compare results from individuals with DSH, individuals who have ceased DSH as well as psychiatric patients without DSH and individuals who never engaged in DSH. Adequate statistical tests will be used to compare groups. Participants will be interviewed by a trained physician for basic medical history, history of self-harm and treatment for that, demographic data and diagnostic evaluation. Thereafter the participants will undergo standardised neuropsychological testing focusing on emotional response inhibition, decision making and risk taking, attention set shifting, working memory, inhibition and planning. Some participants will redo parts of this testing during fMRI, as well as undergo DTI and volumetry.