Pain in the Brain Study for Individuals with Suicidal Thoughts and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury

STUDY BASICS

Have you recently had suicidal thoughts and engaged in non-suicidal self-injury, such as cutting? Are you aged 18-24? You may be able to participate in a research study to help better understand why some people harm themselves on purpose and to learn more about how physical pain and emotional pain may be related in the brain. Compensation provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

Suicidal thoughts and behaviors occur in many young people. The purpose of this research study is to better understand why some people harm themselves on purpose and to learn more about how physical pain and emotional pain may be related in the brain. Researchers hope their findings may lead to better interventions for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors in the future.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

• Ages 18-24
• Have recently had suicidal thoughts
• Have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury, such as cutting

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

The study involves online interviews, four phone calls, and an MRI scan. At certain times during the MRI scan, participants will experience brief pain in the finger via electrical nerve stimulation.