A mobile app to help prevent suicide in older adults after hospitalization
A Mobile Intervention for Suicide Prevention For Middle-aged And Older Adults After a Suicide-Related Hospitalization
This study is testing a new mobile app called WellPATH-PREVENT to help middle-aged and older adults who have recently been in the hospital for suicidal thoughts or attempts, by teaching them skills to better manage their emotions during tough times.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10950388 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a mobile app called WellPATH-PREVENT, designed to assist middle-aged and older adults who have recently been hospitalized due to suicidal thoughts or attempts. The app aims to improve emotional regulation skills, specifically cognitive reappraisal, which can help individuals manage negative emotions more effectively. Participants will engage with the app during emotionally challenging situations and participate in scheduled training sessions over a period of 6 to 12 weeks. The goal is to assess the app's effectiveness in reducing suicide risk in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are middle-aged and older adults aged 50 to 90 who have been discharged from a hospital following a suicide-related incident.
Not a fit: Patients who are not recently hospitalized for suicidal ideation or attempts may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower the risk of suicide among middle-aged and older adults who have experienced suicidal crises.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile interventions for mental health, indicating potential success for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kiosses, Dimitris N — Weill Medical Coll of Cornell Univ
- Study coordinator: Kiosses, Dimitris N
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.