A Center for Preventing Suicide
Center for Suicide Research and Prevention
This center helps bring new scientific discoveries about suicide prevention directly into hospitals and clinics to better identify and support people at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11098684 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Suicide is a serious health concern and a leading cause of death, but often, the latest scientific findings don't reach patients quickly enough. This center brings together experts to create and test new ways to find and help people at risk of suicide. We focus on patients seen in emergency rooms and after leaving psychiatric hospitals, as these are critical times for intervention. Our goal is to make sure the most effective prevention methods are available where they are needed most, improving care for those who need it.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This center's work is most relevant to patients who have visited emergency departments or psychiatric inpatient units and may be at risk for suicide-related behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients not experiencing or at risk for suicide-related behaviors would not directly benefit from the specific interventions developed by this center.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier identification and more effective support for individuals at risk of suicide, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: While the underlying risk factors for suicide are well-documented, this center focuses on translating scientific advances into practical clinical tools, which is an ongoing area of development.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smoller, Jordan W — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Smoller, Jordan W
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.