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Help us understand why a young person be thinking about suicide.
Background
Following the screening session, participants will receive further information on what to expect and will be provided an opportunity to ask any questions or voice any concerns. Prior to each group session, a document will be provided with the agenda and some guiding questions. A peer support worker will be present at all group meetings.
Aim
We are looking for five (5) youth ages 16 to 24 to contribute their unique voice and experiences to a meaningful research study focused on youth mental health and suicide prevention. With your help, we will develop a suicide motivation framework and assessment tool for clinicians in emergency departments. The framework and tool will help clinicians better understand why a young person might be feeling suicidal.
Health Areas
Mental Health, Other General Health , Other Men’s Health , Anxiety, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Mood Disorders, Schizophrenia, Other Mental Health , Other Substance Use, Other Women’s Health
What can you expect?
– You’ll help shape the direction of the study by sharing your feedback on ideas, tools, and findings
– You’ll learn about the contemporary theories of suicide and research in the field
– You’ll be compensated for your time (if you and the research team decide participation is a good fit following the screening session and consent), with additional honorarium provided if you want to pursue your own learning about research (up to a total of 3 hours).
– You will always be in control of how much you choose to share
*After you express interest, you will be directed to our online eligibility survey to answer the questions
Additional eligibility criteria
– Identifies as having a lived experience of suicidal ideation
– Ability to read and understand English
– Comfortable with computers and technology, and participating in a meeting with four other youth on a group video call
– Comfortable sharing thoughts and contributing to creating the framework
Eligibility
Age: 16 Years – 24 years old
