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Supporting adolescents with self-harm: a brief psychological intervention to reduce self-harm in adolescence

Not Applicable
Conditions
Self-harm in adolescents
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN81846131
Lead Sponsor
City, University of London
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Ongoing
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
144
Inclusion Criteria

Current inclusion criteria as of 13/06/2023:
Children and adolescents age 12-19 years who present to recruiting emergency departments with self-harm OR suicidal ideation with recent (in the past month) self-harm

Previous inclusion criteria:
Children and adolescents age 12-19 years

Exclusion Criteria

Current exclusion criteria as of 13/06/2023:
1. Intellectual disability as judged by a clinician
2. Currently experiencing an episode of psychosis
3. Registered with a GP outside of the mental health Trust catchment area
4. Need for more intensive care (e.g. tier 3.5 or an inpatient admission)

Previous exclusion criteria:
1. Intellectual disability (IQ less than 70)
2. Diagnosis of psychosis
3. Registered with a GP outside of the mental health Trust catchment area
4. Need for more intensive care (e.g. tier 3.5 or an inpatient admission)

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
umber of self-harm episodes during the past month measured using a modified version of the Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviours Interview Short Form at baseline and 6 months
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
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