Family network satisfaction moderates treatment effects among homeless youth experiencing suicidal ideation.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Limited research has evaluated the efficacy of suicide prevention interventions among homeless youth, especially considering how their connectedness with their family would impact treatment outcomes.

Method

Suicidal homeless youth (N = 150) between the ages of 18-24 years were recruited from a local drop-in center. Youth were randomly assigned to Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CTSP) + Treatment as Usual (TAU) or Treatment as Usual alone. Youth reported their family network satisfaction at the baseline assessment, whereas their suicidal ideation, perceived burdensomeness and thwarted belongingness were assessed at baseline and three additional times during a nine-month period.

Results

A multiple-group autoregressive cross-lagged model suggests that

SUBMITTER: Wu Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7012363 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature