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First received: November 10, 2022

Clinical Trial: Brief Intervention and Contact Program Main Trial

Study Status: COMPLETED

Recruit Status: COMPLETED

Condition: Suicidal Behavior

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL


Official Title: An Innovative Brief Intervention Contact Program to Improve Healthcare Delivery for Suicidal Behaviour

Brief Summary: Suicide is a significant public health concern and causes approximately 1.5% of all deaths in the general population in Canada. Research shows that for individuals with comorbid psychiatric illness and suicidal behaviour, the risk of further suicide attempts persists in the first two years post-discharge with the most vulnerable time being the period immediately post discharge.Several studies have found that alongside usual treatment, follow-up with discharged patients through text messaging, phone calls and…

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