START DATE AND DURATION: May 2022- April 2025Suicide is the second-leading cause of death in young people, with nearly 1 in 10 adolescents reporting attempting suicide at some point in their lives. The strongest predictor of suicide is self-harm.
The SASH trial aims to investigate whether we can better support adolescents who present with self-harm at Emergency Departments across London, by using a promising intervention. The intervention involves a combination of a Therapeutic Assessment, a safety plan, and rapid follow-up sessions using a solution focused approach.
This study is a trial testing the effectiveness and cost-effective of the SASH Intervention, which aims to improve support for young people with self-harm presenting at A&E.
The SASH Intervention consists of a therapeutic assessment, enhanced personalised safety plans and rapid follow-up contacts following a solution focused approach.
