Acceptability and feasibility of Reframe-IT U for suicidal ideation in university students: protocol of a quasi-experimental pilot study

Abstract

Background: Mental health in university students is a growing concern worldwide. In Chile, previous studies have shown high rates of depressive symptoms, anxiety, and suicidal risk in this population. This study seeks to evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-based intervention for the indicated prevention of suicidality in undergraduate students and to explore its impact on reducing suicidal ideation. Methods: A quasi-experimental before-and-after design will be used with a sample of students from a private university who present mild to moderate suicidal risk. As this is a pilot study, a sample size calculation is not required; however, we expect..