Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy + Safety Planning For Suicidal Behavior

• The study is a nine-week clinical trial combining Safety Planning Intervention plus Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy for patients with a recent history of suicidal thoughts or behavior and current or past depressive symptoms.
• These treatments work for depression and some preliminary data suggest they may work to prevent suicidal behavior.
• Participation includes:

• Nine weeks of free treatment
• Clinical assessments
• An opportunity to offer your views on treatment and suggestions for improving the treatment in focus groups

Inclusion criteria

• 18-65
• History of depression
• Suicidal behavior or thoughts (i.e., current suicidal thoughts at screening and history of at least one suicide attempt or suicide-related behavior (aborted or interrupted suicide attempt) or suicidal ideation with plan or method in the past 6 months)
• In active treatment (e.g., receiving psychiatric medications)

Exclusion criteria

• Current mania, psychosis, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Traumatic Brain Damage, Organic or Acute Brain Syndrome, Mental Retardation or pervasive developmental disorder
• Requires priority treatment for an acute illness or debilitating problem such as severe primary substance dependence or anorexia nervosa
• Inability to complete psychiatric interview or group treatment due to lack of cooperation or lack of comprehension.