The present study consists of 3 projects in total and aims to investigate the (neuro-) psychological patterns from suicidal ideation to suicidal behavior as well as the effects and feasibility of ASSIP Home Treatment.
The overall aim of project 2 is to investigate how the (neuro-) psychological patterns are modulated by the Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP). Therefore, suicide attempters participating in this project 2 will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group ASSIP or a standard care plus resource interview (STAR) group. The ASSIP and STAR interventions take place at the University Hospital of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy Bern (Switzerland).
At the end of the assessment in project 1 participants who reported a history of past suicide attempt (SUAT) will be informed about project 2.
Only if participants agreed to take part in project 2 and have signed the informed consent, they are randomized into two conditions: The ASSIP intervention (ASSIP) versus standard of care plus resource interview (STAR). Participants of both groups will be assessed again 4 weeks and 12 months after their first baseline assessment of project 1.
Informed consent as documented by signature
Age ≥ 18 years
At least one previous suicide attempt
Willingness to attend the ASSIP brief therapy
Serious cognitive impairment
Any psychotic disorder
Any current medication, which substantially impairs the attention span, reaction, rate or any other relevant cognitive functions
Inability to follow the procedures of the study (e.g., insufficient mastery of the German language, previous enrolment into the current study)