Effect of mobile phone-based psychotherapy in suicide prevention: a randomized controlled trial in Sri Lanka

@article{Marasinghe2012EffectOM,
  title={Effect of mobile phone-based psychotherapy in suicide prevention: a randomized controlled trial in Sri Lanka},
  author={Rohana B. Marasinghe and Sisira Edirippulige and David John Kavanagh and Anthony C. Smith and M.T.M. Jiffry},
  journal={Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare},
  year={2012},
  volume={18},
  pages={151 - 155}
}
We conducted a randomized controlled trial to test whether a Brief Mobile Treatment (BMT) intervention could improve outcomes relative to usual care among suicide attempters. The intervention included training in problem solving therapy, meditation, a brief intervention to increase social support as well as advice on alcohol and other drugs, and mobile phone follow-up. The effect of the intervention was measured in terms of a reduction in suicidal ideation, depression and self-harm at Baseline… 
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