Technology-assisted Methods to Advance Suicide Prevention Among Youth in Colombia
This study will investigate a multi-level approach that applies technology-assisted methods to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors (SIB) and promote mental health among Colombian youth: (a) digital platform for youth; (b) digital platform for teachers; and (c) hybrid mental health training diploma program for teache
| Condition(s) | Suicidal Ideations, Suicidal Behaviors, Depression, Anxiety, Well-being |
|---|---|
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | NA |
| Study type | Interventional |
| Summary | This study will investigate a multi-level approach that applies technology-assisted methods to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors (SIB) and promote mental health among Colombian youth: (a) digital platform for youth; (b) digital platform for teachers; and (c) hybrid mental health training diploma program for teachers. This approach will evaluate an open-access digital platform for suicide prevention among Colombian youth. Key features of the digital platform include mental health self-help tools, a customizable safety plan, links to online counseling services, and gamification elements. The digital platform's teacher interface will incorporate psychoeducation, brief suicide-risk screening and decision support tools to enhance teacher capacity to assess risk for suicide and refer youth |
| Who can participate | Inclusion Criteria for youth: * aged 14-19 * attending a secondary school in Bogota * willing to try the digital platform Exclusion Criteria for youth: * not meeting inclusion criteria |
| Ages | 14 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Accepts healthy volunteers | Yes |
| Lead sponsor | Brown University |
| Locations | Bogotá, Colombia, Colombia |
| Start date | 2025-05-12 |
| NCT ID | NCT06651554 |
| Official listing | https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06651554 |