Within the NePsyASSIP study (SNSF grant no.: 10001G_207822), three projects are conducted (Ethics Committee Approval: 2021-02504), each investigating different aspects of suicidal ideation and/or behavior, as well as psychotherapeutic interventions.
clinicaltrials.gov -> NePsy ASSIP
Project 1: This is a cross-sectional and observational study aimed at identifying (neuro-) psychological patterns in individuals with suicidal ideation and behavior. A particular focus is on inhibitory control and attentional biases, examined across four experimental groups. The aim is to identify differences in these cognitive domains between suicidal and non-suicidal individuals and to better understand how these differences relate to suicidal ideation and/or behaviors.
Project 2: This is a randomized controlled longitudinal study with a one-year follow-up, investigating how neuropsychological patterns can be influenced by the evidence-based brief therapy ASSIP (Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program), including a replication of the ASSIP RCT. Both neuropsychological tests and novel process measures, such as Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) and Motion Energy Analysis (MEA), are conducted. These approaches allow researchers to analyze how participants' (neuro)psychological patterns evolve over the course of therapy and assess if and how changes in suicidal behavior and ideation are modifiable through the intervention.
Project 3: This longitudinal and observational study, funded by Health Promotion Switzerland, investigates how to close gaps in treatment interfaces from inpatient to outpatient and home care, in order to reach a broader patient group. The so-called ASSIP flex project provides a flexible therapeutic framework, allowing therapy to take place both in clinical settings and at home, tailored to the needs of each patient. This flexibility improves treatment access for individuals who have not previously had access to psychotherapeutic intervention due to various barriers.
https://gesundheitsfoerderung.ch -> Projekt “ASSIP Home Treatment” (neu: “ASSIP flex”)
Together, these four projects form a foundation for specific approaches to the early detection and prevention of suicidal ideation and behavior and contribute to the understanding of treatment mechanisms of action and the advancement of existing therapeutic approaches.
www.assip.org -> wissenschaftlicher Hintergrund (Publikationen und aktuelle Projekte)
