Compassion Meditation and ReliefLink App for Suicidal, Low-Income, African Americans
| Status: | Not yet recruiting |
|---|---|
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 64 |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | March 2018 |
| End Date: | March 2028 |
| Contact: | Nadine Kaslow, PhD |
| Email: | nkaslow@emory.edu |
| Phone: | (404)616-4757 |
The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) with
low-income, suicidal African American women and men that compares the relative effectiveness
of compassion meditation (CM) versus a support group (SG) .
low-income, suicidal African American women and men that compares the relative effectiveness
of compassion meditation (CM) versus a support group (SG) .
The purpose of this study is to conduct a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) with
low-income, suicidal African American women and men that compares the relative effectiveness
of compassion meditation (CM) versus a support group (SG) for (1) reducing psychological
distress (suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, and shame); (2) bolstering interpersonal
connectedness; and (3) enhancing self-compassion and mindfulness. It is hypothesized that at
post-intervention and follow-up, compared to individuals in the SG, those in the CM
intervention will endorse less psychological distress (suicidal ideation, depressive
symptoms, and shame), more interpersonal connectedness, and greater levels of self-compassion
and mindfulness.
low-income, suicidal African American women and men that compares the relative effectiveness
of compassion meditation (CM) versus a support group (SG) for (1) reducing psychological
distress (suicidal ideation, depressive symptoms, and shame); (2) bolstering interpersonal
connectedness; and (3) enhancing self-compassion and mindfulness. It is hypothesized that at
post-intervention and follow-up, compared to individuals in the SG, those in the CM
intervention will endorse less psychological distress (suicidal ideation, depressive
symptoms, and shame), more interpersonal connectedness, and greater levels of self-compassion
and mindfulness.
Inclusion Criteria:
- self-identify as African American or Black
- speak English
- present to medical and psychiatric emergency rooms at Grady Health System following a
suicide attempt
- moderate level of intent associated with the attempt (SSI >= 8 required)
- Mini Mental State Exam (MMSE) score > 22
Exclusion Criteria:
- significant cognitive impairments (MMSE < 22)
- active psychosis (diagnosed based on Psychotic Screen (PS))
- imminently life-threatening medical condition
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