SUICIDE

This study tested a 10-session group program called Project Life Force for 294 veterans at high risk for suicide. The program helps veterans build and improve their personal suicide safety plans by learning coping, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills. Researchers compare…

This study tested a therapy 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 rhythms to reduce short-term suicide risk. Pa…

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 goal was to reduce trauma and stress in parents, improve parenting skills, and boost children's emotional h…

This study tested a Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training group for older adults (50+) who care for a family member with Alzheimer's disease or related dementias. The goal was to reduce suicidal thoughts and feelings. Nine caregivers completed the program, and researchers …

This study tested a special type of talk therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) designed to help adults with schizophrenia who have recent suicidal thoughts or behaviors. 51 participants from a community mental health center were randomly assigned to receive either this therapy o…

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 focusing attention. The goal was to help Veterans feel more connected to their…

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 transcranial magnetic stimulation (a non-invasive brain stimulation technique). 55 veterans who had recen…

This study tested a 12-week class called Living with Hope for people who had recently attempted suicide. The class taught coping skills based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Researchers measured changes in suicidal thoughts, hopelessness, and depression over time. The goal…

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 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. Researchers measured changes in suicidal thoughts, coping skills, and alcohol use to s…

This study looked at whether a personalized safety planning intervention (SPI) could reduce suicide attempts and deaths among 800 adults leaving jail. Participants were randomly assigned to usual care or SPI and followed for one year. The goal was to see if a brief, structured pl…

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

This study tested an online program called "Safety in Dementia" for caregivers of people with dementia who have access to firearms. The goal was to see if the program helps caregivers feel more prepared and confident in making safety decisions. 500 caregivers from across the US t…

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

This study measured thinking abilities in 140 people hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt. Researchers used a quick test called MoCA to see if low scores are common during a crisis. The goal is to better understand the role of cognitive problems in suici…

This study tested a new digital tool called eYST, designed to support teenagers who have had suicidal thoughts or attempts. Researchers wanted to see if the app was easy to use and helpful for teens, their parents, and other adults in their support network. The study involved 75 …

This study looked at which combination of support programs works 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 three programs: New Hope, Elders Resilience, and Case …

This study tested a new training called Crisis Ready for 27 people in a Baltimore diversion program. The goal was to see if participants found the training likable and useful for handling crises like suicide or overdose. Results will help improve future crisis response efforts.

This study tested a program to help veterans at risk for suicide by discussing safe storage of firearms and medications. 40 veterans from VA clinics took part. The goal was to see if the program was practical and well-received, not to measure suicide reduction directly.

This study tested different public messages to 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 took part. The goal was to see if certain messages could change their belie…

This study tested whether a suicide prevention package 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 prove it…

This study tested an AI tool called LyssnCrisis that listens to crisis calls and gives feedback to counselors. The goal was to help counselors better assess suicide risk and improve their skills. Researchers worked with 81 counselors from a national crisis center to see if the AI…

This study tested a smartphone app called MAPS designed to help people who have suicidal thoughts or behaviors. 31 adults who had recent suicidal thoughts used the app, and researchers checked if it was easy to use and if people liked it. The goal was to see if the app could be a…

This study looked at how often brief check-ins (like phone calls or texts) should happen to help prevent suicide in people leaving psychiatric hospitals. About 500 patients in Shenzhen, China, took part and were followed for a year. The goal was to find the best schedule for thes…

This study looked at whether an electronic screening system (eScreening) helps find mental health problems like PTSD, depression, and suicide risk faster in post-9/11 veterans. Researchers compared eScreening to the usual paper-based method in 72 veterans. The goal was to see if …

This study tested a new type of therapy for veterans at risk of suicide and their romantic partners. The therapy, called TR&ST, combines suicide prevention techniques with couples counseling to improve communication and reduce suicidal thoughts. 104 couples took part, and researc…

This study looked at whether a safety-planning intervention, already shown to help U.S. veterans, can work in a busy emergency department for adults who have attempted suicide or have severe suicidal thoughts. Researchers measured how often the plan was used and how satisfied pat…

This study tested whether a one-hour crisis response planning session can reduce suicide risk better than standard care. 191 adults with current suicidal thoughts were randomly assigned to one of the two approaches. Researchers used brain scans and surveys to track changes in emo…

This study looked for biological signs (biomarkers) that could help predict suicide risk in people with major depression. Researchers used brain scans to measure how the brain processes pain, reward, and attention. 97 adults with depression took part, but no treatment was given. …

This study looked at whether an online training course could help healthcare providers feel more confident and capable when supporting men who are having suicidal thoughts. 119 doctors, nurses, and therapists completed the e-learning and filled out surveys about their skills. The…

This study tested a new smartphone app called MAPS designed to help people who are having suicidal thoughts. Ten adults who had recent suicidal thoughts used the app, and researchers checked if it was easy to use and if people liked it. The goal was to see if the app is a good to…

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 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…