A new intervention to help couples prevent suicide together.
Development of a Novel Couples-Based Suicide Intervention: Treatment for Relationships and Safety Together (TR&ST)
This study is testing a new therapy called TR&ST that helps couples improve their relationships to support veterans at risk of suicide, making it easier for them to talk about their feelings and find help together.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA San Diego Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11175965 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and evaluating a couples-based intervention called Treatment for Relationships and Safety Together (TR&ST) aimed at preventing suicide among at-risk veterans. It recognizes the significant role that romantic relationships play in mental health and aims to improve relationship functioning to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The approach involves engaging both partners in therapy to address relationship issues and enhance support systems. By refining this intervention, the research seeks to provide a novel method for suicide prevention that includes the involvement of intimate partners.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are U.S. military veterans who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and are in a romantic relationship.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in a romantic relationship or those who do not have suicidal thoughts may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to a groundbreaking approach in suicide prevention that strengthens relationships and improves mental health outcomes for veterans.
How similar studies have performed: While the concept of couples-based interventions is gaining traction, this specific approach targeting suicide prevention in veterans is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- VA San Diego Healthcare System — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Khalifian, Chandra — VA San Diego Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Khalifian, Chandra
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.