SUICIDAL IDEATION

This study is testing how well a 20-week therapy program works for teenagers who struggle with self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Researchers will follow 140 adolescents to see if the therapy reduces self-harm episodes and suicide attempts, improves mood and quality of life, and he…

This study is testing a tablet-based app called Jaspr Health for people at risk of suicide who come to the emergency room. The app guides patients through creating a safety plan, learning coping skills, and watching inspirational stories from others, aiming to use waiting time pr…

This study tests whether magnetic stimulation applied to both sides of the brain works better than stimulation on just the left side for reducing suicidal thoughts in people with treatment-resistant depression. Researchers will enroll 76 adults who still have suicidal thoughts de…

This study is testing whether a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment can help teens who are hospitalized for severe depression. Researchers will use a magnetic coil placed on the head to stimulate specific brain areas, aiming to reduce depression symptoms and suicidal thought…

This study is testing a program called TAILOR that aims to improve sleep in teenagers who are having suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if helping teens sleep better can reduce their risk of suicide. About 235 teens, aged 11 to 18, with recent insomnia and suicidal thoughts wi…

This study aims to create and test a tool that predicts which military service members with suicidal thoughts will benefit from standard mental health care, and which might need a different, specialized therapy first. It involves 1,200 participants who will receive their usual ca…

This study is testing a specialized three-session talk therapy designed to help Veterans in suicidal crisis. It aims to see if this therapy, when added to high-quality standard care, can reduce suicide attempts and suicidal thoughts more effectively than standard care alone. The …

This study tests whether a new, lower-power version of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) works better for reducing suicidal thoughts than standard ECT. Researchers will compare both treatments in 30 adults with severe depression, bipolar disorder, or related conditions who have sui…

This study is testing a new short-term therapy called the Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI) to see if it can help reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It will involve 390 adults who have recently experienced a suicidal crisis or attempt. The therapy focuses on creating a safe…

This study compares two promising counseling approaches for teens who have recently been hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts. Researchers are testing Safety Planning Intervention with follow-up and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality against usual ca…

This study is developing and testing two mindfulness-based therapy programs designed specifically for Korean adolescents and young adults who struggle with suicidal thoughts or self-harm. Researchers will compare these structured programs to usual mental health care to see if the…

This study is testing a new type of talk therapy designed to reduce feelings of shame in teenagers who are hospitalized for being at high risk of suicide. About 42 teens will receive either this new shame-focused therapy or standard supportive counseling to see if the new approac…

This study is testing a 12-week tablet-based coaching program called WellPATH-PREVENT for adults aged 50-90 who were recently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or an attempt. The program teaches skills to manage difficult emotions and aims to reduce suicide risk after people lea…

This study aims to prevent suicide among sexual and gender diverse young adults aged 18-24. Researchers will compare two brief telehealth suicide prevention programs delivered through primary care clinics. The main goal is to see which program better reduces suicidal thoughts in …

This study aims to improve suicide prevention for people in prison, where suicide rates are five times higher than average. Researchers are working with 40 participants—both prison staff and people in detention—to adapt existing suicide prevention tools to better fit prison envir…

This study aims to create suicide prevention tools specifically for men by directly involving them in the design process. Up to 30 men who have experienced suicidal thoughts in the past three years will participate in small group meetings to share their needs and provide feedback…

This study is testing a new emergency room program called WeCare designed to prevent suicide among Black teenagers. The program screens youth for suicide risk, provides immediate counseling and safety planning, and sends supportive text messages to families for six weeks after th…

This study is testing a new peer-led support program called THRiVE, designed to help veterans in their first year after leaving the military. The program aims to improve mental health, reduce suicide risk, and ease the challenges of returning to civilian life. Researchers will en…

This study is testing a digital program called Flourish, a chatbot designed to help teens who have been cyberbullied and are feeling suicidal. Researchers will compare 80 teens using the chatbot plus check-in surveys to teens only doing surveys. The goal is to see if the chatbot …

This study is testing a short, specialized talk therapy program designed to prevent suicide attempts in adults aged 65 and older. The program, called ASSIP-OA, is being compared to standard care to see if it reduces new suicide attempts and deaths over two years. It also aims to …

This study is testing whether combining two talk therapies—one for PTSD and one for suicide prevention—works better than standard care to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The research involves 190 military personnel and veterans who have both PTSD symptoms and recent suici…

This study is testing a 4-part online program designed to help college students become more aware of their body's internal signals, like hunger, emotions, and heartbeat. Researchers want to see if this 'body awareness' training can reduce symptoms of suicidal thinking and eating …

This study tests whether a 5-day brain stimulation treatment called TMS can help reduce depression and suicidal thoughts in teens and young adults. The non-invasive treatment uses MRI scans to target specific brain areas and aims to provide a fast-acting alternative to traditiona…

This study tests a digital program called I-CARE, designed to help teens who are in a mental health crisis and waiting in emergency rooms for a psychiatric hospital bed. The program uses videos and exercises to teach coping skills during this stressful waiting period. Researchers…

This study is testing if an online support program can help teenagers (ages 15-18) who have just left a psychiatric hospital. The program connects teens with trained peer mentors and specialists for virtual meetings and group support over 8 weeks. Researchers want to see if this …

This study is testing whether a smartphone app that teaches better sleep habits can help reduce suicidal thoughts in teenagers. Researchers are enrolling 80 teens, aged 14-18, who were recently hospitalized for suicide risk and also have trouble sleeping. Half will use the 'Sleep…

This study is testing whether daily morning light exposure can help improve mood and reduce suicidal thoughts in military personnel. It will involve 480 service members wearing a special light headset for 30 minutes each morning for two weeks. Researchers will compare the effects…

This study is testing a brief, web-based program designed to help veterans manage suicidal thoughts. About 180 veterans who have recently experienced these thoughts will either try the online program along with their usual care or continue with usual care alone. Researchers will …

This study is testing whether a short form of online talk therapy can help reduce suicidal thoughts and prevent suicide attempts in adults with physical, vision, or hearing disabilities. Researchers will work with 60 participants who have recently had suicidal thoughts or a suici…

This study is testing a smartphone app designed to help teens and young adults (ages 13-21) who are having suicidal thoughts. The app helps them and their healthcare provider create a safety plan and provides videos with coping skills and support for both the youth and their pare…

This study is testing a new smartphone app designed specifically to help teenagers who are having suicidal thoughts. Researchers want to see if the app is easy to use and helpful for young people aged 12 to 17. The app includes a safety plan tool to help teens identify coping str…

This study aims to understand the immediate relationship between cannabis use, withdrawal, and mental health in teenagers. Researchers will follow 200 adolescents (ages 12-18) who use cannabis frequently and have depression symptoms. Using smartphone surveys throughout the day, t…

This study aims to understand if childhood trauma increases suicide risk by looking for biological markers in the blood. Researchers will enroll 450 adults with depression or no mental illness to analyze genetic material and stress responses. The goal is to identify potential bio…

This study is designing and testing a new smartphone app to help young adults (ages 16-30) who are experiencing suicidal thoughts. Researchers are working directly with patients and doctors to create the app, which asks users to check in about their mood and activities. The main …

This is a long-term observational study aiming to understand why medical students experience high rates of depression and anxiety. Researchers will follow up to 10,000 students over many years, comparing those in medical school to those who were not accepted. The goal is to ident…

This study aims to understand the brain activity and psychological differences between people who have attempted suicide, those who have suicidal thoughts, other psychiatric patients, and healthy individuals. Researchers will compare 180 participants across these four groups usin…

This study is testing a new online training program designed to help school counselors prevent suicide among teenagers. Researchers will measure if the training improves counselors' knowledge, skills, and attitudes when working with students at risk. The study involves 60 school …

This study aims to understand which coping strategies help military personnel reduce suicidal thoughts in real-world situations. Researchers will track 334 active military members with recent suicidal thoughts using smartphone surveys throughout their day. The goal is to identify…

This study aims to see if using a visual life history calendar helps people in Hong Kong remember their mental health history more accurately. Researchers will compare the standard mental health interview with and without the calendar tool. The goal is to improve how we measure h…

This study aims to understand why suicide risk appears higher during the late-night hours. Researchers will observe about 90 adults who have recently experienced suicidal thoughts, testing their mood and decision-making when awake between 2:00 and 4:00 AM. The goal is to learn if…