Differences Between Suicide Attempters and Suicide Ideators. Influence of the Brief Therapy ASSIP on Neuropsychological Correlates and Psychological Process Factors (NePsyASSIP HT) - Project 2

What this Trial Is About

Researchers aim to understand the psychological and neuropsychological patterns that influence suicidal thoughts and behaviors, focusing on people who have attempted suicide. The study evaluates how a brief therapy called the Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP) affects these patterns compared to standard care plus a resource interview (STAR). This is part of a larger research effort involving three projects, with this project (Project 2) focusing on the therapy's impact over time. Participants who have previously attempted suicide and agreed to join Project 2 are randomly assigned to receive either the ASSIP intervention or the STAR standard care. ASSIP involves three to four therapy sessions of about 50 minutes each, where patients share their personal story and work with therapists to develop safety strategies. The STAR group receives three face-to-face sessions focusing on risk assessment and activating personal resources. Both therapies take place at the University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Bern in Switzerland. Participants are assessed at three time points: within one week after consent, after completing the therapy sessions (around four weeks later), and 12 months after the initial assessment. The assessments measure inhibitory control, attention, self-efficacy, locus of control, psychological pain, suicidal ideation and behavior, and movement synchrony during therapy sessions. The study monitors changes in these factors over time to understand the therapy effects and psychological processes involved.

Differences Between Suicide Attempters and Suicide Ideators. Influence of the Brief Therapy Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP) on Neuropsychological Correlates and Psychological Process Factors - Project 2