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K-State Today

June 11, 2020

Researcher studying treatment for suicidal thoughts

Submitted by Joyce Baptist

Joyce Baptist, professor of couple and family therapy, is researching different treatment interventions for suicidal thoughts/ideation. Persons struggling with suicidality are invited to receive treatment as part of this clinical study that will be conducted remotely via Zoom, a secure online platform. Participants do not have to reside in Manhattan to join the study.

Individuals will receive two sessions of assessments, 10 sessions of therapy, and participate in five follow-up meetings.

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health treatment for suicidal thoughts, please contact Natalia Kuzmina at ngkuzmina@k-state.edu. Participants must be 18 years and above.

This study is approved by K-State's Institutional Review Board, No. 8558.