Protocol of a randomised controlled trial of a novel brief psychological intervention for young people presenting to emergency departments in the UK with self-harm or suicidal ideation with recent self-harm: the SASH study (Supporting Adolescents with Self-Harm).

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Self-harm is the strongest predictor of suicide in young people. Self-harm presentations to the emergency department (ED) are associated with repeat self-harm and suicide. Rapid follow-up contact after ED offers an opportunity to intervene before self-harm becomes an established coping strategy. Despite recent progress in self-harm treatment, currently, there are no evidence-based interventions to prevent future self-harm and suicide offered to young people after visits to the ED. Preliminary evidence suggests therapeutic assessment and rapid follow-up contacts may reduce self-harm and improve engagement in follow-up care. In this study, we assess the clinical and cost-effectiveness of a brief psychological intervention, supporting adolescents with self-harm (SASH), in

SUBMITTER: McCabe R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12434769 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature