Overview
The purpose of this clinical trial is to see whether the Healthy Minds Program (HMP) is practical to use, well-received, and shows early signs of helping people who have recently experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Participants will:
- complete questionnaires
- use HMP app for 4 weeks
Description
This study tests whether the Healthy Minds Program (HMP)-a free, self-guided mindfulness and well-being smartphone app-can be used safely and comfortably by adults who have had suicidal thoughts recently. Adults ages 18-65 who have had active suicidal thoughts in the past month will take part for about 4 weeks (about one month total). Everyone in the study will use the app; there is no comparison group.
After a brief eligibility screen, participants complete a baseline video visit (about 1.5 hours) that includes questionnaires and an interview about mood and well-being, a structured interview about suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and creating an individualized safety plan. During the 4-week period, participants use short lessons and guided practices in the app (5-30 minutes; sitting or active) across four skill areas: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. Participants also complete brief weekly surveys during the 4 weeks, and a post-intervention video visit (about 1 hour) that repeats key interview and questionnaire measures and asks about how usable/helpful the app felt.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- age 18 or older
- past month history of active suicidal ideation
- English speaking
- primary owner of smartphone
- has regular access to the internet
- able to validate their identity with a valid form of legal ID (via driver's license, student ID, state-issued ID, etc.)
- able to understand the nature of the study, provide informed consent, and complete study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- unable to understand the study procedures
- not fluent in English
- being unable to verify their identity
