Assured

Self-harm is the most important risk factor for suicide. When someone who has harmed themselves is seen in the Emergency Department, a mental health practitioner (MHP) usually assesses their psychological state, social situation and needs for support.

Assured is a programme that aims to develop and test a brief intervention for self-harm for patients presenting to Emergency Department with self-harm. Drawing on international evidence and stakeholder feedback, a brief intervention was developed consisting of a therapeutic assessment, safety planning, and rapid follow up care using a solution-focused approach. A pilot study was carried out to further refine the approach. A randomised controlled trial will be conducted in 10+ hospitals in England, commencing in May 2022. We aim to recruit 620 patients. The aim is to assess the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of the intervention compared with standard care.

City University of London

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

University of Manchester

University of Exeter

Queen Mary University of London

University of Plymouth

Kings College London

Binary Vision

University of Warwick