Effectiveness of online self-help for suicidal thoughts: results of a randomised controlled trial.

<h4>Background</h4>Many people with suicidal thoughts do not receive treatment. The Internet can be used to reach more people in need of support.<h4>Objective</h4>To test the effectiveness of unguided online self-help to reduce suicidal thoughts.<h4>Method</h4>236...

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Autores principales:	Bregje A J van Spijker, Annemieke van Straten, Ad J F M Kerkhof
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Publicado:	Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014
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spelling	oai:doaj.org-article:2057f1c8178d48f68d24d301e6fca67d2021-11-18T08:30:40ZEffectiveness of online self-help for suicidal thoughts: results of a randomised controlled trial.1932-620310.1371/journal.pone.0090118https://doaj.org/article/2057f1c8178d48f68d24d301e6fca67d2014-01-01T00:00:00Zhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/pmid/24587233/?tool=EBIhttps://doaj.org/toc/1932-6203<h4>Background</h4>Many people with suicidal thoughts do not receive treatment. The Internet can be used to reach more people in need of support.<h4>Objective</h4>To test the effectiveness of unguided online self-help to reduce suicidal thoughts.<h4>Method</h4>236 adults with mild to moderate suicidal thoughts were randomised to the intervention (n=116) or a waitlist control group (n=120). Assessments took place at baseline, and 2, 4 and 6 weeks later. Primary outcome was suicidal thoughts. Secondary outcomes were depressive symptoms, anxiety, hopelessness, worry, and health status.<h4>Results</h4>The intervention group showed a small significant effect in reducing suicidal thoughts (d=0.28). Effects were more pronounced for those with a history of repeated suicide attempts. There was also a significant reduction in worry (d=0.33). All other secondary outcomes showed small but non-significant improvements.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Although effect sizes were small, the reach of the internet could enable this intervention to help many people reduce their suicidal thoughts.<h4>Trial registration</h4>Netherlands Trial Register NTR1689.Bregje A J van SpijkerAnnemieke van StratenAd J F M KerkhofPublic Library of Science (PLoS)articleMedicineRScienceQENPLoS ONE, Vol 9, Iss 2, p e90118 (2014)
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description	<h4>Background</h4>Many people with suicidal thoughts do not receive treatment. The Internet can be used to reach more people in need of support.<h4>Objective</h4>To test the effectiveness of unguided online self-help to reduce suicidal thoughts.<h4>Method</h4>236 adults with mild to moderate suicidal thoughts were randomised to the intervention (n=116) or a waitlist control group (n=120). Assessments took place at baseline, and 2, 4 and 6 weeks later. Primary outcome was suicidal thoughts. Secondary outcomes were depressive symptoms, anxiety, hopelessness, worry, and health status.<h4>Results</h4>The intervention group showed a small significant effect in reducing suicidal thoughts (d=0.28). Effects were more pronounced for those with a history of repeated suicide attempts. There was also a significant reduction in worry (d=0.33). All other secondary outcomes showed small but non-significant improvements.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Although effect sizes were small, the reach of the internet could enable this intervention to help many people reduce their suicidal thoughts.<h4>Trial registration</h4>Netherlands Trial Register NTR1689.
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title	Effectiveness of online self-help for suicidal thoughts: results of a randomised controlled trial.
title_short	Effectiveness of online self-help for suicidal thoughts: results of a randomised controlled trial.
title_full	Effectiveness of online self-help for suicidal thoughts: results of a randomised controlled trial.
title_fullStr	Effectiveness of online self-help for suicidal thoughts: results of a randomised controlled trial.
title_full_unstemmed	Effectiveness of online self-help for suicidal thoughts: results of a randomised controlled trial.
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Effectiveness of online self-help for suicidal thoughts: results of a randomised controlled trial.

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