A web-based video messaging intervention for suicide prevention in men: study protocol for a five-armed randomised controlled trial.

Jin HanAimy SladeHiroko FujimotoWu Yi ZhengArtur ShvetcovLeonard HoonJoost Funke KupperManisha SenadeeraSunil GuptaSvetha VenkateshKon MouzakisYuanyuan GuAnam BilgramiNoura SabaHenry CutlerPhilip BatterhamKatherine BoydellFiona ShandAlexis E WhittonHelen Christensen

Published in: Trials (2024)

This study is the first to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief web-based video messaging intervention for promoting engagement with existing support services among men with suicidal thoughts who are not currently receiving formal help. If found to be effective, this would represent a scalable, cost-effective approach to promote help-seeking for this at-risk population. Limitations and strengths of this study design are discussed.

Keyphrases

randomized controlled trial
study protocol
smoking cessation
mental health
middle aged
healthcare
primary care
systematic review
depressive symptoms
social media