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  • Public Health
  • Clinical Psychology

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  • Suicide is a global public health crisis with limited effective psychological interventions.
  • Existing treatments for suicidal ideation often lack robust empirical support.
  • Future-Oriented Group Training (FOGT) is a novel intervention targeting key factors in the suicidal process.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the short-term and long-term efficacy of FOGT in reducing suicidal ideation.
  • To assess FOGT's impact on secondary outcomes including depressive symptoms, hopelessness, and future-oriented thinking.
  • To investigate FOGT's effects on worry, defeat, and entrapment in individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial design was employed, comparing FOGT plus treatment as usual (TAU) to TAU alone.
  • Participants were assessed at pre-treatment, post-treatment, and a 12-week follow-up.
  • Suicidal ideation was the primary outcome measure, with several secondary psychological variables assessed.

Main Results:

  • The FOGT group demonstrated significant reductions in worrying post-treatment compared to the control group.
  • Significant improvements in future-oriented thinking were observed in the FOGT group at the 12-week follow-up.
  • Pre-post analyses within the FOGT group revealed significant small-to-medium effects across primary and secondary outcomes, with lasting changes in suicidal ideation, depression, and future-oriented thinking.

Conclusions:

  • FOGT presents a promising intervention for individuals experiencing suicidal ideation.
  • The study provides empirical evidence supporting the effectiveness of FOGT in addressing suicidal thoughts and related psychological distress.
  • FOGT's ability to enhance future-oriented thinking and reduce worry contributes to its potential as a valuable therapeutic tool.