Open Pilot Trial Evaluating an Avatar-Guided Intervention for Emerging Adults With Alcohol Use Problems and Suicide Risk

The avatar-guided digital intervention includes monitoring of alcohol use and common triggers suicidal thoughts, skills to manage alcohol use and suicidal thoughts, resources on how to access outpatient care and crisis hotlines for suicidal thoughts, and achievements for milestones. In addition, text messages provide reminders to access the avatar platform to learn or practice skills and provide encouragement.