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A web-based video messaging intervention for suicide prevention in men: study protocol for a five-armed randomised controlled trial.

Jin Han, Aimy Slade, Hiroko Fujimoto, Wu Yi Zheng, Artur Shvetcov, Leonard Hoon, Joost Funke Kupper, Manisha Senadeera, Sunil Gupta, Svetha Venkatesh and 10 more

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Jin HanBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Aimy SladeBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Hiroko FujimotoBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Wu Yi ZhengBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Artur ShvetcovBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Leonard HoonApplied Artificial Intelligence Institute, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Joost Funke KupperApplied Artificial Intelligence Institute, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Manisha SenadeeraApplied Artificial Intelligence Institute, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Sunil GuptaApplied Artificial Intelligence Institute, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Svetha VenkateshApplied Artificial Intelligence Institute, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Kon MouzakisApplied Artificial Intelligence Institute, Deakin University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia.
Yuanyuan GuCentre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Anam BilgramiCentre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Noura SabaCentre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Henry CutlerCentre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Philip BatterhamCentre for Mental Health Research, Australia National University, Canberra, ACT, Australia.
Katherine BoydellBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Fiona ShandBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Alexis WhittonBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia. a.whitton@blackdog.org.au.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-7944-2172
Helen ChristensenBlack Dog Institute, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.

Funding

National Health and Medical Research Council 1155614National Health and Medical Research Council 2017521National Health and Medical Research Council APP1200195
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Abstract

backgroundMore than 50% of people who die by suicide have not been in contact with formal mental health services. The rate of people who fly 'under the radar' of mental health services is higher among men than women, indicating a need to improve engagement strategies targeted towards men who experience suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours. In Australia, a range of mental health support services exist, designed specifically for men, yet, a substantial proportion of men do not use these services. The aim of this study is to evaluate whether a brief online video-based messaging intervention is an effective approach for encouraging men with suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours to engage with existing support services.

methodsInformed by a literature review, surveys, and consultation with men with a lived experience of suicidal thoughts and/or behaviours, we designed five video-based messages that will be used in this five-arm randomised controlled trial. A total of 380 (76 per arm) men aged 18 years or older with suicidal thoughts who are not currently accessing formal mental health services will be recruited online and randomly assigned to watch one of the five web-based video messages. After viewing the video, men will be presented with information about four existing Australian support services, along with links to these services. The primary outcome will be help-seeking, operationalised as a click on any one of the four support service links, immediately after viewing the video. Secondary outcomes include immediate self-reported help-seeking intentions in addition to self-reported use of the support services during a 1-week follow-up period. We will also use the Discrete Choice Experiment methodology to determine what aspects of support services (e.g. low cost, short appointment wait times) are most valued by this group of men. DISCUSSION: This study is the first to evaluate the effectiveness of a brief web-based video messaging intervention for promoting engagement with existing support services among men with suicidal thoughts who are not currently receiving formal help. If found to be effective, this would represent a scalable, cost-effective approach to promote help-seeking for this at-risk population. Limitations and strengths of this study design are discussed.

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Suicidal IdeationSuicide PreventionAustraliaHumansInternetInternet-Based InterventionMaleMental HealthMental Health ServicesPatient Acceptance of Health CareRandomized Controlled Trials as TopicSuicideTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeVideo RecordingMenService preferencesSuicideSupport servicesVideo messaging

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PMID38982443
PMCPMC11234748

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