A positive mental imagery intervention for targeting suicidal ideation in university students: A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Suicide is a major public health concern and is now considered to be the leading cause of death in young people. Suicidal ideation within student populations has recently increased. The Broad-Minded Affective Coping (BMAC) offers a brief psychological intervention targeting suicidal ideation by enabling access to competing positive emotions and thoughts using guided imagery. Its acceptability and feasibility in student populations are unclear.

Design

A single arm pilot study investigated the feasibility and acceptability of a six-session BMAC intervention for university students experiencing suicidal ideation.

Method

Recruitment took place from university counselling services. Suicidal ideation and emotional states were assessed at baseline and after 6 and

SUBMITTER: Knagg H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9542303 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature