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Effectiveness of EFT on suicidal ideation among young adults

Patel, V., Pandey, N. · International Journal of Indian Psychology · 2021

Outcome study👥 8 participantsPreliminary✓ Source-checked📍 India
In plain English. Eight young adults struggling with suicidal thoughts were screened using a standard clinical scale, given one guided EFT session, then tapped on their own daily for 21 days. Afterward their suicidal ideation had eased, and they also reported feeling more self-aware and better able to manage their emotions. This was a very small, uncontrolled pilot with just 8 people receiving the intervention, so it's best read as an early signal rather than proof EFT prevents suicide.

What they found

8
people took part

Among 20 respondents assessed for suicidal ideation with the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale, 8 participants received an EFT intervention (an initial session plus 21 days of daily self-practice), and post-intervention assessment found EFT effective in reducing suicidal ideation while also increasing participants' self-awareness and emotional self-management.

How the study worked

Who took partyoung adults aged 18-40 with suicidal ideation (n=8)
What they didParticipants received tapping and were measured before and after, without a separate comparison group.
Measured withColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale

The full record

DesignOutcome study
Participants8 people
Populationyoung adults aged 18-40 with suicidal ideation
Outcome measuresColumbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale
JournalInternational Journal of Indian Psychology
Year2021
CountryIndia
LanguageEnglish
MethodEFT / tapping
Publication typeStudy / trial
Verification✓ Confirmed against the primary source

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Patel, V., & Pandey, N. (2021). Effectiveness of EFT on suicidal ideation among young adults. International Journal of Indian Psychology. https://doi.org/10.25215/0903.192

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THE TAPPING EVIDENCE BASE Trauma (other) 8 participants WHAT THEY FOUND Among 20 respondents assessed for suicidalideation with the Columbia-Suicide SeverityRating Scale, 8 participants… Outcome study · 8 participants Patel · 2021 · evidence.thetappingsolution.com