Must-read study in @JAMAPsych. Vulnerable adolescent psych inpatients were asked to name 3-4 caring adults in their lives, who then received brief training in how to be helpful. 10-14 yrs later, death rate (often #suicide-related) was 85% lower than in treatment-as-usual group.

The adults received a training session & 3 months of support. Over the years, seemingly they encouraged young patients to follow the treatment plan &, when necessary, undergo substance abuse Rx. No one who attended drug treatment committed suicide. Remarkable long-term follow-up.

Can't believe that I omitted the link. Sorry: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamap…