Witt K, et al. – The present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of digital interventions for the self–management of suicidal ideation or self–harm through a systematic review and meta–analysis. The findings suggested that digital interventions for suicidal ideation and self–harm might be more effective than waitlist control. However, it is indistinct whether these reductions would be clinically meaningful at present.

Methods

• For this study, 7 databases (Applied Science & Technology; CENTRAL; CRESP; Embase; Global Health; PsycARTICLES; PsycINFO; Medline) were looked to 31 March, 2017.
• Studies that analyzed the effectiveness of digital interventions for suicidal ideation and/or self-harm, or which reported outcome data for suicidal ideation and/or self-harm, within a randomised controlled trial (RCT), pseudo-RCT, or observational pre-test/post-test design were incorporated in the review.

Results

• 14 non-overlapping studies were incorporated, revealing information from a sum of 3,356 members.
• Data reported that digital interventions were related to decreases for suicidal ideation scores at post-intervention.
• The authors did not find evidence of a treatment effect for self-harm or attempted suicide.