Computerized Anxiety Treatment for Suicide

Suicide Risk Prevention Among Patients With Anxiety Psychopathology

The purpose of this study is to test the effectiveness and usability of multiple computer-based treatments for mood and anxiety relevant risk factors. The target of the treatment is related to cognitive stress, which has been shown to be associated with a variety of negative mental health outcomes such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders.

CATS is a newly developed computerized treatment targeting specific risk factors associated with anxiety symptoms and suicidal thoughts. Individuals will be asked to complete four appointments, where they will complete various self-report questionnaires as well as a newly developed computerized treatment targeting risk factors associated with anxiety.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Meet diagnostic criteria for a primary Axis 1 anxiety disorder or meet diagnostic criteria for a unipolar mood disorder along with an Axis 1 anxiety disorder.
• Show evidence of current suicidal ideation (BSS above 6.
• Show elevated AS indicated by scoring at or above the community sample mean on the ASI-Cog (above 9.

Exclusion Criteria:

• No significant medical illness (e.g. sig cardiovascular disease, epilepsy, stroke).
• Current or past psychotic-spectrum disorders or uncontrolled bipolar disorder
• No current substance dependence
• Must be an English speaker.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have normal or corrected vision
• Cannot begin treatment/therapy within 1 month of baseline.
• Cannot begin a new medication within 3 months of baseline.