SUICIDE, ATTEMPTED

This study aims to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in 100 adults with PTSD by combining two proven treatments: prolonged exposure therapy and a crisis response plan. Participants will receive either the combined therapy or prolonged exposure with standard care. The goal is…

This study tests a new therapy called SAFETY for teens aged 10-17 who have recently attempted suicide. The therapy involves the teen and their family in learning skills to prevent another attempt. Researchers will compare SAFETY to standard care to see if it reduces suicide reatt…

This study tests a program called TAILOR that helps teenagers with insomnia improve their sleep. The goal is to see if better sleep can lower their risk of suicidal thoughts and actions. The study will include 235 teens aged 11 to 18 who have had recent suicidal thoughts and slee…

This study tests two mindfulness-based programs designed for Korean adolescents and young adults who struggle with suicidal thoughts or self-harm. About 100 participants aged 15 to 30 will either join the program or receive usual care. The goal is to see if the program reduces su…

This study tests an electronic program that teaches teens healthy coping and problem-solving skills after a suicide attempt. Researchers want to see if it lowers suicidal thoughts and repeat attempts compared to usual care. The program is designed to be easy to access and use, br…

This study tests whether ketamine can rapidly lower severe suicide risk in 60 young people aged 14 to 30 who have just attempted suicide. Participants receive either ketamine or a placebo infusion while in the hospital, plus weekly therapy sessions. The goal is to see if ketamine…

This study tests a mobile program called WellPATH-PREVENT for adults aged 50 to 90 who were recently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. The goal is to see if the app helps them better manage their emotions and lowers their risk of future suicidal thoughts. P…

This study tests a new short-term treatment called Suicidal Crisis Intervention (SCI) for adults who have attempted suicide or are in a suicidal crisis. The goal is to reduce suicidal thoughts and related feelings like hopelessness. About 390 participants and their close ones wil…

This study tests whether a type of talk therapy, delivered over video calls, can reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts in adults with physical disabilities (like vision, hearing, or mobility problems). Researchers will enroll 60 people who have had recent suicidal thoughts or a r…

This study tests a program called STEP that teaches teens skills like mindfulness, gratitude, and savoring positive moments to reduce suicidal thoughts and events. About 216 teens hospitalized for suicide risk will either get STEP or standard care. The goal is to see if these ski…

This study tests a 40-minute web-based program designed to teach Veterans coping skills for the emotional distress that comes with suicidal thoughts. About 180 Veterans who have had recent suicidal thoughts will be randomly assigned to either the web program or standard care. Res…

This study follows 415 people with difficult-to-treat depression for 5 years after their original participation. Researchers will review medical records and genetic data to learn how symptoms, suicide risk, and treatment responses change over time. No new treatments are given; th…

This study looks at how the brain works in people who have attempted suicide, those who have only thought about it, and two control groups. Researchers will use computer tasks to measure attention, impulse control, and other thinking skills. The goal is to find patterns that migh…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) training program can help healthcare providers feel more confident and comfortable talking about suicide prevention and safe storage of firearms and medications with rural Veterans. About 36 providers will be randomly assigned to ei…

This study compares two short, proven crisis interventions for suicidal youth ages 12-24 in emergency rooms across five U.S. cities. One method helps youth create a safety plan and get follow-up calls; the other teaches skills to handle relationship problems that can lead to cris…

This study looks at how a short therapy program called ASSIP affects thinking and behavior in adults who have attempted suicide. Participants are randomly assigned to receive ASSIP or standard care plus a resource interview. Researchers measure changes in impulse control and othe…