Randomised controlled trial of a brief theory-based online intervention to reduce self-harm.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Forming 'if-then' plans has been shown to reduce self-harm among people admitted to hospital following an episode of self-harm.

Aims

To explore whether the same intervention, delivered online, could prevent future self-harm among a large community sample who had previously self-harmed.

Method

UK adults were recruited to a randomised controlled trial and received either an intervention to reduce self-harm or one to reduce sedentariness (control group). Randomisation was stratified to ensure both groups were representative of the UK population. There were three primary outcomes: non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicidal ideation and suicide attempts, assessed at baseline and 6 months post-intervention.

Results

Participants (1040) were randomised to the

SUBMITTER: Keyworth C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12001932 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature