SUICIDE

This study is developing and testing a new group therapy called Continuous Identity-Cognitive Therapy (CI-CT) for Veterans who have recently experienced a suicidal crisis. The therapy focuses on helping Veterans build a hopeful future, improve their sense of identity, and enhance…

This study tests whether a 6-month remote support program called Pathfinding can reduce suicide risk in active-duty Army soldiers after they leave psychiatric hospital care. The program provides case management by trained mental health professionals who work with soldiers remotel…

This study is testing if a combination of intravenous ketamine and online cognitive behavioral therapy (i-CBT) can quickly and effectively reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in people with treatment-resistant depression. Over 13 weeks, 110 participants will all receive weekly…

This study tests whether brief, timely messages sent to a smartphone can help people use their personal safety plan to cope with suicidal thoughts. Adults recently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts will answer surveys on their phones several times a day for a month after leaving…

This study is testing a new support program for people who have been admitted to a crisis center for a suicidal crisis. The program includes group sessions during the stay and follow-up phone coaching for a month after leaving. Researchers want to see if this extra support helps …

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 is testing whether a new, fast-acting drug called (2R,6R)-HNK can help people with major depression who haven't gotten better with standard treatments. Fifty participants will receive intravenous infusions of either the study drug or a placebo over several weeks to see…

This study aims to find the best therapy approach to reduce suicide risk in Veterans recently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or attempts. Researchers will compare a brief, single-session therapy to a longer, 12-session therapy to see which is more effective at improving copin…

This study is testing whether follow-up phone calls can help people who contact a suicide crisis helpline. Researchers want to see if a few check-in calls after the initial crisis conversation are helpful and practical. They will ask about 100 people who called the helpline, alon…

This study aims to understand how two specific therapy skills help teens with a history of self-harm and suicide attempts. Researchers will teach 200 teens and a parent two different coping skills and track how often the teens use them in daily life using phone surveys. They will…

This study is testing whether a 6-week text message program can help parents support their teenagers who are at risk for suicide after an emergency room visit. It will involve 420 teens and their parents. The main goals are to see if the texts reduce suicide attempts and lower th…

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 find the best way to support Suicide Intervention Officers in the Connecticut Army National Guard. It will compare two support strategies to see which one helps these officers more effectively reduce suicide risk among the soldiers in their units. The goal is t…

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 compares two emergency care approaches for youth ages 13-24 who come to the emergency room with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Researchers want to know if adding follow-up phone support after emergency care is better than emergency care alone at preventing suicide att…

This study is testing a new suicide prevention program designed specifically for sexual and gender minority (LGBTQ+) youth and young adults. Researchers will compare a standard safety planning session to an enhanced program that adds ongoing support from a patient navigator. The …

This study is testing a digital platform called Vira to help prevent suicide in high-risk teenagers. The app allows therapists to monitor patients' mood, sleep, and behavior patterns through their smartphones. Researchers will compare teens using the app alongside their usual the…

This study is testing a new 90-day support program called 'Caring Connections' designed to prevent suicide in teenagers and young adults who are at high risk. The program connects youth with community resources, helps create safety plans, and provides follow-up support through lo…

This study is testing a suicide prevention program in rural Nepal's primary healthcare system. It aims to help local healthcare workers better identify and support people at risk of suicide. The program is being developed with input from people who have personal experience with s…

This study is testing a 90-day support program called 'Caring Connections' designed to prevent suicide in high-risk teenagers. The program connects teens with mental health services, helps create safety plans, and builds a network of community support, often through faith-based o…

This study aims to see if helping older adults who recently lost a spouse maintain regular daily routines and stay socially connected can reduce suicidal thoughts and feelings of loneliness. It will enroll 169 people aged 65 and older who lost their partner within the last year a…

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 a new 12-week therapy program designed to reduce suicide risk in adults who experienced childhood trauma and currently have suicidal thoughts. The therapy combines suicide prevention skills training with trauma-focused treatment. Researchers are enrolling 20…

This study is testing whether a special counseling program can help reduce suicidal thoughts and improve HIV care for teenagers living with HIV in Malawi. Researchers will enroll 60 depressed teens who have had suicidal thoughts and randomly assign them to receive either the new …

This study is testing a new virtual reality (VR) tool designed to help teenagers who are hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The VR program creates realistic school and social situations where teens can safely practice coping skills with a therapist's guidance while …

This study is testing a new mobile phone app designed to help reduce suicidal thoughts in Veterans. The app, called MIST, uses special exercises to help change unhelpful thinking patterns linked to suicide risk. The main goal of this small pilot study is to see if the app is easy…

This study is testing whether a single therapy session called 'Brief Skills for Safer Living' can help reduce suicidal thoughts and improve mental health. Researchers will compare 150 Canadian adults who receive the therapy immediately against those who wait three months. The goa…

This study is testing two self-guided online therapy courses designed to help veterans. One course focuses on reducing suicidal thoughts, while the other helps manage depression symptoms. Researchers want to see if these free, accessible online programs are practical, safe, and h…

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 peer support program designed to help LGBTQ+ youth who are at risk of suicide or self-harm. The program connects youth with trained peer mentors who have similar life experiences to provide support and help them engage with mental health services. Research…

This study aims to understand how people with depression or bipolar disorder respond to their regular treatments. Researchers will observe 500 adults already receiving care, tracking their symptoms weekly for about 12 weeks. The goal is to find patterns that might help predict wh…