Co-creation of Tools for Children and Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts and/or Behaviour

What this Trial Is About

Research shows there are few proven tools specifically designed to help children and adolescents with suicidal thoughts. Addressing suicidality in young people is important because discussing these thoughts does not increase risk and may actually help reduce it. Digital technology is increasingly used in suicide prevention, with promising results in improving knowledge, emotional regulation, coping skills, and managing suicidal thoughts and behaviors among youth. This project aims to develop practical tools including a creative method for professionals to engage young people in conversations about their suicidal thoughts and a self-help app for suicidal youth and their support networks. The development will involve co-creation with children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 who have experienced suicidal thoughts. Up to 30 participants will join group sessions of up to 10 people, attending between 1 and 10 sessions lasting up to 1.5 hours each, held either in person or online. During the sessions, participants will review and give feedback on app prototypes to help tailor the tools to their needs. Individual sessions with two researchers can also be arranged. The study measures participants' responses and involvement throughout the co-creation process, focusing on the development rather than testing the effectiveness of the tools.

Co-creation of Tools for Children and Adolescents with Suicidal Thoughts And/or Behaviour