SUICIDE PREVENTION

This study tests a program called HAVEN=CONNECT, designed to prevent suicide and depression in Black youth aged 13-19. The program works with Black churches to train leaders and engage the community. About 240 participants will take part to see if the program reduces depressive s…

This study tests two approaches—safety planning and a type of talk therapy—to prevent suicide among 2,100 secondary school students in Mozambique. Researchers want to see if these programs reduce suicidal thoughts and actions, and how well they work in real school settings. The g…

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 helpful and acceptable, and whether it can reduce suicidal thoughts and increase protective factors …

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. Researchers will measure if the program improves suicide awareness and reduces distress and suicid…

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 a 12-session workshop called STEP-Home-SP for veterans who left the military within the last three years. The workshop teaches skills to manage the transition, provides suicide prevention education, and helps connect veterans to VA care. The goal is to ease reint…

This study tests whether a single intensive therapy session called Brief Skills for Safer Living can reduce suicidal thoughts in adults. 150 participants across Canada will be randomly assigned to receive the therapy right away or after a 3-month wait. The goal is to see if this …

This study tests a program called HOPAIR for adults hospitalized after a suicide attempt. The program combines a personalized 'hope box' filled with comforting items and support from a peer who has lived through similar struggles. Researchers want to see if this approach is pract…

This study tests a 90-day program called Caring Connections that helps high-risk youth (ages 13-19) who have thoughts of suicide or have attempted suicide. The program provides support, safety planning, and connections to mental health services. Researchers will compare this prog…

This study tests whether a smartphone-based '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 tool, which provides coping resources and support. Researchers will …

This study tests two short, proven therapies for young people ages 12-24 who are at risk for suicide and visiting emergency rooms. One approach helps youth create a safety plan and get follow-up calls, while the other teaches skills to handle relationship problems that can lead t…

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 an online training program for school counselors in Turkey to help them better prevent suicide among teenagers. About 60 counselors will take part, and researchers will measure if the training improves their knowledge, confidence, and attitudes toward suicide pre…

This study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) training program helps healthcare providers better discuss suicide prevention and safe storage of firearms and medications with rural Veterans. About 36 providers will be randomly assigned to either VR training or a 2D video trainin…

This study works with 20 prison staff and 20 people in detention to improve three suicide prevention tools for use in jail settings. Through interviews, researchers will learn what works, what doesn't, and how to adapt these tools to the realities of prison life. The goal is to m…

This study tests a mobile app called Level Up that teaches life skills to soldiers arriving at their first duty location. The goal is to see if it reduces harmful behaviors like suicide attempts, improves mental health, and helps soldiers perform better at work. About 5,000 soldi…

This study is testing a combination of two treatments for Black teenagers (ages 12-17) who are at risk for suicide. The treatments are a type of therapy called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP) and a program where the teen chooses up to 5 caring adults …

This study looks at whether giving extra coaching and support to primary care clinics helps them better identify and manage suicide risk in young people ages 12 to 24. About 360 youth who screen positive for suicide risk will take part. The goal is to see if this coaching leads t…

This study looks at whether sharing information between jails and health systems can help prevent suicide in people after they are released from jail. Researchers will combine jail release records with electronic health records to identify those at risk and connect them to proven…

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 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 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 …