SynthesisSuicide & life-threatening behavior2020
A Systematic Review of the Evidence Supporting Mobile- and Internet-Based Psychological Interventions For Self-Harm.
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56 citing papers in PubMed, 5 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Psychosocial interventions for self-harm and suicide prevention in liaison psychiatry: an overview of systematic reviews.BMC psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Motivations for Self-Harm in Young People and Their Correlates: A Systematic Review.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2025Pooled it
- Needs for mobile and internet-based psychological intervention in patients with self-injury and suicide-related behaviors: a qualitative systematic review.BMC psychiatry · 2024Pooled it
- A systematic review of the relationship between momentary emotional states and nonsuicidal self-injurious thoughts and behaviours.Psychology and psychotherapy · 2022Pooled it
- Effectiveness of Smartphone-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Among Patients With Major Depression: Systematic Review of Health Implications.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2021Pooled it
- Early Evaluation of IMAGINATOR 2.0 Intervention Targeting Self-Harm in Young People: Single-Arm Feasibility Trial.JMIR formative research · 2026Trial
- User-Reported Mechanisms of Change on a Suicide Prevention Website: Single-Arm Pragmatic Trial.JMIR formative research · 2025Trial
- Pragmatic randomised controlled trial of two brief community practice-based interventions for self-harm and suicidal ideation.BMJ mental health · 2025Trial
- Effect of Internet-Delivered Emotion Regulation Individual Therapy for Adolescents With Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial.JAMA network open · 2023Trial
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- What should be included in a digital mental health intervention, based on solution-focused therapy, for young people who self-harm? A qualitative exploration of young people and clinicians' views.PLOS digital health · 2026Article
- Reducing the 'Silence Between Sessions': A Qualitative Study on Youth and Professionals' Perspectives on Digital Tools for Suicide Prevention.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026Article
- A Smartphone-Based Psychological Intervention for Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (Kalmer App): Protocol for a Multicenter Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR research protocols · 2026Article
- Kalmer, a specific based-App intervention for the treatment of Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI): a technical and usability study in a non-clinical population.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Delivering real-time support for self-injury: A systematic review on ecological momentary interventions.Internet interventions · 2025Review
- Internet-delivered emotion regulation therapy for adolescents engaging in non-suicidal self-injury and their parents: A qualitative, online focus group study.Psychology and psychotherapy · 2025Article
- Digital Interventions for Suicide Prevention.Crisis · 2025Review
- Exploring Support Preferences for Young Women Who Self-Harm: A Qualitative Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Randomised controlled trial of a brief theory-based online intervention to reduce self-harm.BJPsych open · 2025Article
- Characteristics of suicide prevention apps: a content analysis of apps available in Canada and the UK.BMJ open · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesInternet- and mobile phone-based psychological interventions have the potential to overcome many of the barriers associated with accessing traditional face-to-face therapy. Self-injurious thoughts and behaviors (STB) are prevalent global health problems that may benefit from Internet- and mobile-based interventions. We provide a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies evaluating mobile- and Internet-based interventions for STB, including nonsuicidal self-injury (NSSI).
methodsOnline databases (PsycINFO, Web of Science, Medline) were searched up to March 2019 for single-arm and controlled trials of Internet- or mobile-based interventions for STB. The potential for bias was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool.
resultsTwenty-two eligible trials were identified. The research was limited by a lack of controlled designs and small samples. Evidence supports the acceptability of interventions. There is preliminary evidence that these interventions are associated with a decline in STB. A meta-analysis suggested a positive treatment effect on suicidal ideation when compared to treatment as usual, but not when trials with active controls were also considered.
conclusionsOverall, Internet- and mobile-based interventions show promise and further controlled trials are warranted, focusing on behavioral outcomes (NSSI, suicidal behavior). This review was preregistered with PROSPERO (CRD42017074065).
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