A Center for Preventing Suicide
Project-001
This center aims to bring new scientific discoveries into hospitals to better identify and help patients at risk of suicide.
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-11098691 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Suicide is a serious global health concern, and many scientific breakthroughs in prevention have not yet reached patients in clinical settings. This center will work to develop and put into practice new ways to find and treat individuals who are at risk of suicide, especially those seen in emergency rooms and psychiatric units. We know that many people who die by suicide have had recent contact with healthcare, so focusing on these moments is key. The goal is to improve how we identify and prevent suicide-related behaviors among patients.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This work is focused on patients who present to emergency departments or psychiatric inpatient units and may be at risk of suicide.
Not a fit: Patients not at risk of suicide or not seeking care in emergency or psychiatric settings would likely not directly benefit from this specific center's interventions.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to earlier identification and more effective treatments for individuals at risk of suicide, potentially saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: While cutting-edge scientific advances exist, this center focuses on translating these into clinical practice, an area where implementation has historically been a barrier.
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.