SUICIDE PREVENTION

This study tested a combination of two approaches for Black teenagers who came to the emergency room with suicidal thoughts or behaviors. The first is a type of talk therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP), and the second is a support team made…

This study tested whether watching a 14-minute video of people sharing their personal stories of choosing not to attempt suicide can lower suicidal thoughts and hopelessness. Over 500 young adults who had recently wished they were dead watched either the 'Papageno' video or a con…

This study tested whether a single, one-hour crisis response planning session—done either virtually or in-person—could help teens (ages 14-18) who are thinking about suicide. Fifty-seven participants were randomly assigned to virtual crisis planning, in-person crisis planning, or…

This study tested a program called PEACE, which includes a one-hour educational session, seven follow-up calls, and a mobile app, to help veterans after they leave a psychiatric hospital. The goal was to see if it could reduce suicidal thoughts compared to standard care alone. Th…

This study tested a new type of talk therapy that helps people aged 50 to 90 learn to change how they think about upsetting memories and feelings. The goal was to reduce the risk of suicide after a hospital stay for suicidal thoughts or a suicide attempt. 107 participants took pa…

This pilot study tested a suicide prevention program called BESST for rural veterans who recently received community mental health care. Twenty veterans were randomly assigned to either the BESST program plus standard care or standard care alone. The program included a one-hour e…

This completed study brought together men who have had suicidal thoughts to help design suicide prevention tools. Over up to 10 meetings, 13 men gave feedback on tool drafts, focusing on usability, privacy, and support. The goal was to create resources that truly fit their needs.

This pilot study tested a suicide prevention package (SuPP) for women in rural Pakistan who are at risk. The package includes a safety plan and follow-up visits from trained peers. Researchers wanted to see if it was feasible and acceptable to use within existing mental health pr…

This study tested a virtual educational program called FLAPS, designed to help members of organizations learn how to support suicide prevention for autistic people. Fifty-one participants completed surveys before, after, and three months after the program, and some gave interview…

This study surveyed over 2,200 people who care for someone with suicidal thoughts, a suicide attempt, or who died by suicide. The goal was to learn what these carers need in terms of information, support, and healthcare. The findings will help develop better tools and initiatives…