SAFETY-Parent: Online Learning Module to Support Parents of Suicidal Youth

Launched by JENNIFER HUGHES · Jun 11, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This research project has iterative aims focused on the development and pilot testing of the SAFETY-P asynchronous parent intervention module. Phase 1 will focus on finalizing SAFETY-P content for the online learning module. Phase 2 will be a small open case series integrating additional key stakeholder feedback via formative usability testing. Phase 3 will test the revised module in a pilot RCT, to establish methods and protocols for a future large-scale clinical trial.

Phase 1/Aim 1 (Intervention Adaptation for Online Delivery): Phase 1 will include 4 separate stakeholder focus groups (a...

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• For Phase 1 interviews and focus groups:
• • 1. Youth or young adults (\<25 years) with prior suicidal ideation or suicide attempts; parents whose child had a history of suicidal ideation and/or suicide attempt before age 18; medical or behavioral health provider of suicidal youth; and parents whose child died from suicide before age 18
• For Phase 2 and the Phase 3:
• • 1. Youth is currently in treatment with the Critical Assessment and Treatment Clinic (CATC) at NCH for suicidal thoughts or behaviors
• • 2. Youth is between the ages of 10-18 (18-year-old youth must still be in high school and living at home with parents for duration of the study)
• • 3. At least one parent is able to participate
• • 4. Youth and parent are fluent in English
• Exclusion Criteria:
• For all four Phase 1 groups:
• • 1. Cannot read or speak English (given focus group to be conducted in English
• For Phase 2 and Phase 3 participants:
• • 1. The youth or parent has an acute psychiatric or medical condition that would interfere with their ability to participate in study procedures
• • 2. Lack of access to a digital device (smartphone, iPad, tablet computer, desktop, laptop PC)