SUICIDE

This study tested a 10-session group program called Project Life Force for 294 veterans at risk of suicide. The program helps veterans build and improve their personal safety plans by learning coping and emotion regulation skills. The goal was to reduce suicidal thoughts and beha…

This study looked at whether an electronic self-report screening system (eScreening) helps VA clinics detect depression, PTSD, alcohol problems, and suicide risk more quickly and more often in newly enrolled veterans. Researchers compared screening rates and referral times before…

This study tested a program called Wakȟáŋyeža (Little Holy One) with 124 Native American caregivers and their 2-to-5-year-old children on a Northern Plains reservation. The program aimed to reduce trauma and stress in parents, improve parenting skills, and boost children's emotio…

This study tested a new virtual reality (VR) program for teenagers hospitalized for suicidal thoughts. The program lets them practice real-world school situations in a safe, hospital setting with a therapist. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-liked by teen…

This study tested a non-drug program called BE-SMART-DR in 65 teens and young adults with bipolar disorder or major depression who had suicidal thoughts or past attempts. The therapy teaches self-guided strategies to regularize sleep and daily routines, aiming to lower short-term…

This study tested a new approach to reduce suicide in high-risk veterans by combining two existing treatments: brief cognitive behavioral therapy (a type of talk therapy) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation technique). Fifty-five vet…

This study tested a 12-week class called Living with Hope, designed to teach coping skills to people who had recently attempted suicide. The goal was to see if the class could lower suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, and related mental health symptoms. Twenty-six participants took …

This study tested a workshop called STEP-Home for 221 post-9/11 Veterans who had trouble readjusting to civilian life. The workshop taught practical skills like managing emotions, solving problems, and paying attention, without calling it therapy to make it more welcoming. The go…

This study tested a special type of talk therapy, called Cognitive Behavioral Suicide Prevention for psychosis (CBSPp), to see if it helps reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adults with schizophrenia. About 51 people from a community mental health center took part, and hal…

This study tested a mobile app called WisePath designed to help adults struggling with suicidal thoughts and alcohol misuse. 127 participants used either WisePath or a control app for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the app could reduce suicidal thoughts and drinking while peopl…

This study looked at whether a simple safety-planning tool can help people who come to the emergency room after a suicide attempt or with severe suicidal thoughts. The plan involves creating a personalized list of coping strategies and support contacts. Researchers wanted to see …

This study tested an AI tool that listens to crisis calls and gives feedback to counselors, helping them improve their suicide risk assessment skills. Researchers worked with 81 counselors at a national crisis call center. The goal was to see if the AI could help counselors bette…

This study tested whether a Safety Planning Intervention (SPI) could reduce suicide attempts and deaths among 800 pretrial jail detainees at risk for suicide. Participants were randomly assigned to standard care or SPI and followed for one year after release. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether training staff in residential facilities can help prevent suicide and improve mental health for youth in the legal system. About 1000 youth and staff took part. Researchers compared facilities that received the training to those that did not, measuring c…

This study tested a new digital tool called eYST, designed to support teenagers who have thought about or attempted suicide. Researchers wanted to see if the app was easy to use and helpful for teens, their parents, and other supportive adults. A total of 75 teens and their careg…

This study tested a smartphone app that gives people real-time reminders to use their safety plan and coping strategies when they report having suicidal thoughts. 103 adults who were hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or behaviors took part. The goal was to see if the app was eas…

This study looked at how often brief contact interventions (like phone calls or texts) should happen to reduce suicide risk in psychiatric patients after they leave the hospital. About 500 adults with psychosis or major depression were followed for a year. The goal was to find th…

This study tested a new type of therapy for veterans at risk of suicide and their romantic partners. The therapy, called TR&ST, helps couples improve communication and safety together. 104 veterans and their partners took part. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce su…

This study tested a smartphone app called MAPS designed to help people who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. 31 adults aged 18-70 who owned a smartphone and had recent suicidal thoughts took part. The goal was to see if the app was easy to use, acceptable, and helpful in r…

This study looked at which combinations of support programs—New Hope, Elders Resilience, and Case Management—work best to reduce suicidal thoughts and build resilience in American Indian youth ages 10-29 who are at risk for suicide. Researchers tested different sequences of these…

This study tested a new smartphone app called MAPS designed to help people who have had suicidal thoughts or behaviors. Ten adults aged 18 to 70 who owned a smartphone and had recent suicidal thoughts took part. The goal was to see if the app was easy to use, acceptable, and safe…

This study looked at whether having a trained peer specialist—a fellow Veteran who has faced similar challenges—can help reduce suicide risk in high-risk Veterans. Seventeen Veterans with depression took part, receiving support to build hope, connection, and a sense of purpose. T…

This study tested whether a Suicide Prevention Package (SuPP) could be added to an existing depression program in rural Pakistan. Researchers worked with 50 women who had young children or were pregnant. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-received, not to p…

This study looked for brain-based signs (biomarkers) that could help predict suicide risk in people with major depression. Researchers used brain scans to measure how participants process pain, reward, and attention. The goal was to find markers that could identify those at highe…

This study looked at 488 adults with alcohol use disorder who had suicidal thoughts or attempts. Researchers wanted to understand why some people call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline during a crisis and others don't. They also tested if a therapy session about the lifeli…

This study tested an online training course for healthcare providers like doctors and therapists. The goal was to see if the training helped them feel more confident in supporting men who are having suicidal thoughts. 119 healthcare providers took part and gave their feedback on …

This study tested a new training program called Crisis Ready for 27 people in a Baltimore diversion program. The training aimed to help them handle crises like suicide or overdose. Researchers wanted to see if participants liked the training and found it useful. The study was com…

This study checked if people having a suicidal crisis have trouble with thinking skills like memory and attention. Researchers used a simple test called MoCA with 140 hospitalized patients. The goal was to see how common these thinking problems are and if they change after treatm…

This study tested a program designed to help veterans at risk for suicide by discussing safe storage of firearms and medications. Forty veterans from VA clinics took part. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-received, not to measure if it directly prevented …

This study tested whether public messages could encourage veterans who recently left the military and are thinking about suicide to seek mental health care. 355 veterans who were not currently in treatment received different messages via a mobile app. The goal was to see if these…

This study tested whether a one-hour crisis response planning session works better than standard crisis care for adults with current suicidal thoughts. 191 participants were randomly assigned to one of the two approaches, and researchers tracked changes in brain activity, mood, a…