About this trial
The overall aim of this study is to determine the feasibility, fidelity, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of the Friendship Bench +Safety Planning intervention in reducing suicidal ideation and behaviors (SIBs) and improving HIV engagement amongst adolescents living with HIV (ALWH) when compared to augmented usual care.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age 13-19
Diagnosed with HIV
Report current or historical suicidal ideation and behaviors (SIBs) on question 9 of the Patient Health Questionnaire modified for adolescents (PHQ-9-A) and the Ask Suicide-Screening questionnaire (ASQ)
Living in the clinic's catchment area with intention to remain for more than 1 year
Disqualifiers
Refuse to participate
Refuse to be audio-taped for in-depth interviews
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Behavioral: Enhanced Friendship Bench + Safety Planning
- Augmented usual care
Treatment groups
Sponsors and collaborators
University of Pennsylvania
Lead sponsor
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator