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A brief psychological intervention for self-harm in Emergency Departments
This study looks at a new way to support people who go to hospital after self-harming. Patients receive extra psychological support and a personalised safety plan in the Emergency Department. They then have three follow-up sessions with the same healthcare worker over three months to help keep them safe and supported.
United Kingdom · England - completed
FReSH START – Looking at new approaches for people who self-harm
The FReSH START study is testing new talking therapies for adults who repeatedly self-harm. Researchers want to see if focusing on positive life goals works better than usual NHS care alone. Participants fill in questionnaires and may be offered up to 12 therapy sessions over six months.
United Kingdom · England - recruiting
Is a talking therapy, called psychodynamic interpersonal therapy, clinically and cost effective for women who self-harm in prison?
This study tests whether a talking therapy called Psychodynamic Interpersonal Therapy (PIT) can help women in prison who self-harm. Researchers want to see if four to eight therapy sessions can help women manage difficult feelings, reduce self-harm, and provide good value for the NHS.
United Kingdom · England - completed
The COPING feasibility study
The COPING study tests a new talking support programme delivered by GPs for young people aged 16 to 25 who have self-harmed. Delivered across two short appointments, it aims to help young people find safer ways to manage distress and checks whether this support works well within the NHS.
United Kingdom · England - completedNot Applicable
Understanding whether a new digital tool to support communication about self-harm between practitioners and young people is acceptable and usable in clinical settings
This study looks at a new tablet app called CaTS-App. It is designed to help young people aged 12 to 24 talk openly about self-harm with their NHS mental health worker. The goal is to see if the app is easy to use and helpful during regular care sessions.
United Kingdom · England - not yet recruiting
Cell-Soothe: developing a self-harm app for women in prison
Self-harm is a serious issue in women's prisons. The Cell-Soothe study aims to design a helpful computer app for in-cell laptops. Researchers will speak with prison staff, decision-makers, and women in prison who have recently self-harmed to learn what support tools would work best to help prevent self-harm.
United Kingdom · England - recruitingEARLY_PHASE1
PsiloIMAGINE: A Psychedelic-augmented Mental Imagery-based Intervention for Young People With Self-harm
This study looks at how a small dose of psilocybin, combined with mental imagery therapy, might help young people aged 16-25 who self-harm. It aims to make therapy more effective and easier to engage with.
United Kingdom