Study Preregistration: Testing a Digital Suicide Risk Reduction Platform for Adolescents: A Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among adolescents, and rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STB) are climbing.1 Promising interventions such as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) are available to treat suicidal youth, and new approaches may facilitate greater intervention engagement, adherence, and effectiveness.2 Digital tools (e.g., personal smartphones) are a particularly promising avenue and could enhance existing, evidence-based interventions by providing new opportunities for assessment and intervention between sessions.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - March 31, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Carter J. Funkhouser, Trinity C. Tse, Lauren S. Weiner, Danielle deLuise, David Pagliaccio, Katherine L. Durham, Colleen C. Cullen, Zachary K. Blumkin, Casey T. O ’Brien, Nicholas B. Allen, Randy P. Auerbach Tags: Study Preregistration Source Type: research