Implementation of Mobile Health Intervention Targeting Belongingness and Burdensomeness: An Ecological Momentary Assessment Study of Self-Injurious Thoughts and Behaviors in LGBTQ+ Individuals.

Suicide Life Threat BehavSep 6, 2026

Konrad Bresin, Michaela S Ahrenholtz, Julia K Nicholas et al.

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This randomized controlled trial evaluated a mobile health intervention aimed at reducing self-injurious thoughts and behaviors in LGBTQ+ individuals. Among 55 participants, those receiving the intervention showed significant decreases in self-injurious behavior, thwarted belongingness, and perceived burdensomeness, while the control group experienced increases in self-injurious thoughts and planning over time.

Key findings

  • Participants in the intervention condition showed significant decreases in self-injurious behavior and thwarted belongingness.
  • The control group experienced significant increases in self-injurious thoughts and planning over time.
  • No significant changes were observed in the control condition for self-injurious behavior, thwarted belongingness, and perceived burdensomeness.

Why it matters

The findings highlight the potential of mobile health interventions to address mental health challenges in vulnerable populations, particularly in reducing self-injurious thoughts and behaviors among LGBTQ+ individuals.

Source

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