SUICIDE PREVENTION

This study tests a short program to help prevent suicide in teenagers who face extra challenges, like being in detention, struggling in school, or dealing with mental health issues. About 240 teens aged 14 to 25 will take part. The goal is to see if the program improves suicide a…

This study tests a program called HAVEN=CONNECT, designed to prevent suicide and depression in Black youth aged 13-19. The program is delivered through predominantly Black churches and includes training for church leaders and a youth support component. Researchers will measure ch…

This study tests two approaches to prevent suicide in 2,100 secondary school students in Mozambique. One approach uses safety planning, and the other adds a type of talk therapy. The goal is to see which method works better at reducing suicidal thoughts and actions, and how pract…

This study is testing a 10-week group therapy program designed specifically for Black teenagers (ages 12-17) who are having suicidal thoughts. The goal is to see if the program is acceptable and helpful in reducing suicidal thoughts and boosting protective factors like hope, ethn…

This study tests an online training program for school counselors to help them prevent suicide among teenagers. The program teaches counselors how to spot warning signs, talk to at-risk students, and manage crises. Researchers will measure whether the training improves counselors…

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 tests whether adding Cognitive Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CTSP) to standard services can reduce suicidal thoughts in homeless youth aged 15-24 who use alcohol or drugs. About 300 participants will be split into two groups: one gets CTSP plus usual care, the other …

This study tests a 12-session skills workshop called STEP-Home-SP for veterans who left the military within the last three years. The goal is to help them reintegrate into civilian life, connect with VA healthcare, and lower suicide risk. About 120 veterans will participate to se…

This study tests a 90-day program called Caring Connections that helps high-risk youth ages 13-19 who have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The program provides support, safety planning, and connections to services. Researchers will compare this program to usual care to see if it …

This study tests a new, one-session therapy called Brief Skills for Safer Living to see if it can reduce suicidal thoughts in adults. 150 people across Canada will take part, with half receiving the therapy right away and the other half after a 3-month wait. The study measures ch…

This study tests whether a smartphone app called the Virtual Hope Box can help reduce suicide risk in veterans after they leave a psychiatric hospital. About 928 veterans who recently had a suicidal crisis will use the app, which provides tools to manage distress and connect with…

This study is testing a program that helps school health clinics in rural West Virginia regularly screen teenagers for suicide risk. Researchers will work with providers, parents, and teens to adapt the program to fit local needs. About 30 youth will take part to see if the scree…

This study is testing a program that combines therapy (CBT) with a team of caring adults chosen by the teen to help prevent suicide. Researchers want to see if Black teens aged 12-17 who are at risk for suicide find this program acceptable and practical. The study will enroll 15 …

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 aims to improve suicide prevention in prisons by adapting three proven tools for the detention setting. Researchers will interview 20 prison staff and 20 detainees to gather feedback on how to make these tools more practical and effective. The goal is to reduce the hig…

This study tests a program called VA S.A.V.E. that teaches family members, caregivers, and friends of Veterans how to spot signs of suicide risk and connect the Veteran to professional help. About 710 participants who have weekly contact with a Veteran will take the training and …

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 whether giving extra support and coaching to primary care clinics helps them better use a suicide prevention program for youth ages 12-24. About 360 participants will be involved. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more screening, better care, and fe…

This study is testing a program called Level Up, which teaches life skills to soldiers arriving at their first duty location. The program is delivered through a mobile app and includes personalized messages and virtual booster sessions. Researchers want to see if it can reduce ha…

This study looks at whether a program called VA Brief Intervention and Contact (VA BIC) can lower suicide risk in Veterans after they leave a non-VA mental health treatment center. About 120 Veterans who recently had suicidal thoughts will take part. Researchers will track their …

This study is testing whether a program that combines peer support (help from someone who has been through similar struggles) with a personalized 'Hope Box' (filled with photos, letters, and objects that bring comfort) is practical and helpful for people hospitalized after a suic…

This study looks at whether combining jail release records with electronic health records can help connect people to suicide prevention services. Over 5,000 adults released from jail who have recently visited a doctor or mental health provider will be included. Researchers will t…