SUICIDAL IDEATION

This trial tests a six-session peer-led program called Gwan Enjoy Life for sexual minority men living with HIV in Jamaica. The program aims to reduce depression, anxiety, and loneliness while helping participants stay engaged in HIV care and take their medications. Sixty men will…

This study tests whether trained youth mentors can deliver a brief therapy to reduce suicide risk in Hispanic adolescents aged 12-17. Participants will either receive 6 therapy sessions with a mentor or usual care. The goal is to see if this approach is feasible and helps reduce …

This study tests whether a 12-week outreach program from a community crisis support group can reduce suicide attempts in people who recently visited an emergency department for suicidal thoughts. Participants will receive weekly phone or text check-ins, safety planning, and carin…

This study tests a new group program designed for young people at clinical high risk for psychosis who also have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The program, led by a clinician and a peer with lived experience, focuses on building hope, setting recovery goals, and strengthening s…

This study tests whether a combination of smartphone messages and brief clinician sessions can help adults leaving a psychiatric hospital cope with suicidal thoughts and prevent suicide attempts or rehospitalization. About 360 participants will use a smartphone app to track their…

This pilot study tests a culturally adapted empowerment self-defense program for Indigenous women (including American Indian, Alaska Native, and Two Spirit individuals) who have experienced sexual violence and currently have moderate to severe depression or PTSD. The program teac…

This study tests a smartphone app called TEC-S designed to help adults who have frequent suicidal thoughts. About 60 participants in the Boston area will use the app and report their feelings several times a day. The goal is to see if the app is safe, easy to use, and effective a…

This trial tests a short, 5-session therapy called IPT-A-SCI for children and teens aged 8-18 who have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The therapy combines interpersonal psychotherapy with safety planning. Researchers want to see if it reduces suicidal thoughts and if the effects…

This trial compares two short, one-session therapies for teens aged 12-17 hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts. One therapy (CAMS-BI) focuses on understanding and addressing the personal reasons behind suicidal feelings, while the other (Stanley-Brown Safety Planning) b…

This study tests whether a guided expressive writing program can reduce suicidal thoughts in 160 adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24. Participants will complete short writing sessions several times a week for four weeks, focusing on emotions and personal experiences. Resea…

This study tests a new visual safety plan designed for autistic teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts or self-harm. About 90 teens aged 13-18 will be randomly assigned to either get the visual plan plus usual care, or just usual care. The goal is to see if the plan is easy to …

This study explores how financial insecurity—such as trouble paying for housing, food, or healthcare—affects the mental health of university students and whether it keeps them from seeking help. Researchers will conduct in-depth interviews with 30 students from two French univers…

This study tests a new program where a community support group (Samaritans of Boston) reaches out weekly by call or text to people who recently left the ER for suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if this extra support is practical and helpful. About 20 adults will take part for…

This study will use brain scans (MEG and MRI) to look at brain activity in 60 young people aged 14-24 who have either attempted suicide, have ongoing suicidal thoughts, or are healthy. The goal is to find brain patterns linked to suicide risk. High-risk participants will also rec…

This study collects feedback from adults aged 18 and older who have used the Think Life online self-help course, a free program designed for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. The course includes six modules based on cognitive behavioral therapy and related approaches. Partic…

This study will follow 45,000 university students over three years to understand how financial struggles, housing issues, and loneliness affect their mental health and whether they seek help. Participants will fill out questionnaires about their well-being and life circumstances.…

This study aims to better understand why young people (ages 18-25) with mood disorders may be at risk for suicide. Researchers will collect clinical, brain imaging, genetic, and microbiome data from 180 participants to identify risk factors. They will also test whether a non-inva…

This study aims to understand how people experience chat conversations with the Zelfmoordlijn 1813 suicide helpline. About 373 participants who contact the chat service will fill out short questionnaires before and after their chat. The goal is to improve the quality of crisis su…