SUICIDE

This study tested if combining two existing treatments could better reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors in veterans at high risk. Veterans recently hospitalized for suicide risk received either a special talk therapy plus a non-invasive magnetic brain stimulation treatment, or…

This study tested whether a 'Safety Plan' tool could be successfully used in a busy emergency department to help people at immediate risk of suicide. The plan helps patients identify warning signs, coping strategies, and people to contact during a crisis. Researchers wanted to se…

This study tested whether a digital screening system called 'eScreening' works better than standard paper or verbal screening in VA clinics. The goal was to see if letting veterans use iPads to answer mental health questions led to more people getting screened and faster referral…

This study tested a new counseling program designed to help Veterans at risk for suicide. The program focused on having respectful conversations about safely storing firearms and medications to reduce immediate danger. Researchers worked with 40 Veterans to see if the program was…

This study tested a program called 'Wakȟáŋyeža' (Little Holy One) designed to support Native American families. It aimed to help caregivers manage stress and trauma, improve their parenting skills, and promote healthy emotional development in their young children (ages 2-5). The …

This study tested a suicide prevention program designed for mothers in rural Pakistan. Researchers wanted to see if this program could be successfully added to existing community mental health services. They worked with 50 women who were pregnant or had young children and were at…

This study aimed to find the best way to combine community support programs to prevent suicide and build strength in American Indian youth ages 10-29 who were at risk. Researchers tested different sequences of three approaches: a brief counseling program (New Hope), a cultural co…

This study tested whether a brief safety planning intervention could reduce suicide risk for people leaving jail. Researchers enrolled 800 pretrial jail detainees who were at risk for suicide and randomly assigned them to receive either standard care or the safety planning progra…

This Yale University study tested a new therapy designed to prevent suicide in adolescents and young adults with depression or bipolar disorder. The therapy teaches self-help strategies to create more regular daily routines, especially for sleep, with the goal of improving brain …

This small pilot study tested a new training program called 'Crisis Ready' for people involved in a law-enforcement assisted diversion program. The training teaches participants how to use the 988 crisis hotline and how to administer naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose. Resear…

This study tested whether specific public health messages could encourage veterans at risk for suicide to seek mental health care during their first year after leaving military service. Researchers worked with 355 veterans who reported suicidal thoughts but were reluctant to get …

This study tested whether special training for staff in youth residential facilities could help prevent suicide and self-harm among the young people living there. About 1,000 staff and youth participated. Researchers compared facilities where staff received the new training and c…

This study tested a mobile app called WisePath, designed to help adults cope with suicidal thoughts and problematic alcohol use. 127 participants were randomly assigned to use either the WisePath app or a different set of wellness resources for 12 weeks. Researchers measured chan…

This study tested a specialized talk therapy designed to prevent suicide in adults diagnosed with schizophrenia. Researchers compared the new therapy to standard mental health services to see if it was practical and helpful. The goal was to reduce feelings of depression, hopeless…

This study tested a new smartphone app called MAPS, designed to help people manage suicidal thoughts and prevent crises. Researchers worked with 31 adults who had recent suicidal thoughts to see if the app was easy to use, acceptable, and safe. The goal was to check if using the …

This study tested whether a new group therapy program called 'Project Life Force' could better help Veterans at high risk for suicide compared to standard individual care. The 10-week program taught coping skills, emotion regulation, and safety planning in a group setting to 294 …

This VA study tested a new approach to suicide prevention for high-risk Veterans. It paired Veterans struggling with suicidal thoughts and depression with trained 'Peer Specialists'—fellow Veterans who have faced similar challenges. The goal was to see if this mentorship, focused…

This study looked at whether a therapy session could help people with alcohol use disorder who have had suicidal thoughts. Researchers wanted to see if talking about the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline made people more likely to use it during a crisis. They enrolled 488 adul…

This study tested a new smartphone app designed to help people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Researchers wanted to see if the app was practical, safe, and acceptable to use. They enrolled 10 adults who had recent suicidal thoughts to try the app and provide feedback.

This study tested a new Virtual Reality (VR) program designed to help teenagers hospitalized for suicidal thoughts. The VR program lets them safely practice the skills needed to return to their regular school. Researchers worked with 54 teens to see if the program was practical t…

This study tested whether a smartphone app could help people manage suicidal thoughts after leaving the hospital. 103 adults who had been hospitalized for suicidal thoughts used an app that sent them random, automated reminders to use their personal safety plan or general coping …

This study tested a group workshop called STEP-Home, designed to help post-9/11 Veterans who were struggling to adjust after military service. The workshop taught practical skills for managing emotions, solving problems, and focusing attention to improve daily life and community …

This study tested a 12-week online class called 'Living with Hope' for adults who had recently attempted suicide. The class taught coping skills based on cognitive behavioral therapy. Researchers wanted to see if the class safely reduced suicidal thoughts and behaviors, and if im…

This study aimed to understand if people experiencing a suicidal crisis have changes in their thinking skills, like memory and attention. Researchers gave a short paper-and-pencil test to 140 adults hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or a recent suicide attempt. The goal was to s…

This study aimed to find biological markers, or signs, that could help predict suicide risk in people with major depression. Researchers used brain scans, thinking tests, and behavioral tasks to measure how people process pain, reward, and attention. They followed 97 adults with …

This study tested a new digital app designed to provide education and social support to teenagers at risk of suicide. Researchers enrolled 75 teens and their caregivers to see if the app was easy to use and helpful. The main goal was to gather feedback on the app's design and fea…