A Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Suicidal Ideation

A Randomized Pilot Study of a Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Suicidal Ideation

The primary aim of this study is to determine whether a Brief Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Suicidal Ideation (MB-SI) is feasible and safe to implement. The secondary aims are short and longer-term reduction in suicidal ideation (SI) and/or suicide-related behaviors (SRBs) as well as improvements in mindfulness and emotional regulation measures compared to Treatment as Usual (TAU).

The study feasibility will be assessed through participant enrollment and retention numbers. The safety be monitored by the study personnel and include reporting any adverse effects. The intervention fidelity will be aided by standardizing the intervention and ensuring study personnel has the appropriate trainings. Participants will completed questionnaires assessing their SI and SRB as well as mindfulness and emotional regulation measures at three time points (preintervention, immediately postintervention, and 1-month postintervention) and their results will be compared between MB-SI and TAU groups. Additionally, the comparisons will also be conducted for the Emergency Department (ED) admissions, Inpatient Psychiatric Unit (IPU) admissions, and psychiatric ED admissions.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Admitted with suicidal ideation and any active psychiatric or addictive disorder diagnosis.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of psychotic spectrum illness and current psychotic symptoms or significant cognitive impairment.