An Initial Feasibility and Acceptability Study of the Healthy Minds Program: A Digital Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Individuals Experiencing Suicidal Thoughts
University of Wisconsin, Madison
Summary
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…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
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
Interventions
- DeviceHealthy Minds Program
Participants will receive access to the 4-week HMP Foundations module. The HMP app is a meditation-based smartphone app designed to promote and protect psychological well-being through sustainable skills training. The program is grounded in constituents of psychological well-being identified in empirical literature. HMP provides core content, with instruction administered through a curriculum of guided practices. HMP is based on research on eudaimonic well-being (e.g., environmental mastery, purpose) and brain-based skills that underlie these qualities (e.g., regulation of attention, mental flexibility). The full HMP has guided audio practices that address 4 constituents of well-being: awareness, connection, insight, and purpose. At post-treatment, participants will be given access to additional HMP content to support their continued practice.
Location
- University of Wisconsin - MadisonMadison, Wisconsin