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Current Clinical Trials
Research at the BRTC is focused primarily on the development and evaluation of psychotherapies for individuals with severe and chronic personality disorders. Research focuses on the understanding, assessment and treatment of suicidal behaviors. To date, most research has focused on treatment development for suicidal individuals meeting criteria for Borderline Personality Disorder. Most research has been funded by the National Institutes of Health.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING CLIENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING STUDY:
CARES: Collaborative Adolescent Research on Emotion and Suicide
PURPOSE OF CLINIC:
Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington are providing specialty treatment for adolescents engaging in suicidal behaviors and studying how to help reduce them. We are accepting teenagers (ages 13-18) that are seeking treatment for self-injurious behaviors.
WHAT’S INVOLVED:
Eligible teen and parent will participate in 6 months of treatment. Treatment is typically weekly and includes both individual and group components. Teens and parents also complete questionnaires and interviews.
Interested families can get more information by:
Contacting the CARES Study at:
206-221-CARE
caresuw@uw.edu