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Breaking Down Barriers to a Suicide Prevention Helpline: Web-Based Randomized Controlled Trial.

Margot C A Van der BurgtSaskia MérelleWillem-Paul BrinkmanAartjan T F BeekmanRenske Gilissen
Published in: JMIR mental health (2024)
This trial was the first time the helpline was able to connect with high-risk website visitors who were hesitant to contact the helpline. Although the BRI could not ensure that those respondents immediately used the direct link to the helpline at the end of the trial, it is encouraging that respondents indicated that they were more likely to contact the helpline at a later point in time. In addition, this low-cost intervention provided greater insight into the perceived barriers to service. Follow-up research should be focused on identifying the added value of other components (eg, video or photo material) in the BRI and increasing its effectiveness, especially for men and middle-aged people.
Keyphrases
  • randomized controlled trial
  • study protocol
  • middle aged
  • low cost
  • mental health
  • phase iii
  • clinical trial
  • phase ii
  • systematic review
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • open label
  • social support