A therapy group to help veterans at high risk for suicide manage their emotions.
A Hybrid Effectiveness-Implementation Multisite Trial of a Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group for Veterans at High-Risk for Suicide Attempt
This study is looking at how a special group therapy called Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group can help veterans who are at risk for suicide by teaching them ways to manage their emotions better, which could help reduce their suicidal thoughts and actions.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | VA Connecticut Healthcare System NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (West Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10989972 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of a group therapy program called Dialectical Behavior Therapy Skills Group (DBT-SG) specifically designed for veterans who are at high risk for suicide. The program focuses on teaching emotion regulation skills, which are crucial for preventing suicide attempts. By participating in this group, veterans will learn strategies to manage their emotions better, potentially reducing their suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The research will also explore how to effectively implement this therapy within the Veterans Health Administration.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who are identified as being at high risk for suicide and may struggle with managing their emotions.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who do not exhibit high risk for suicide may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the number of suicide attempts among veterans by providing them with essential coping skills.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that DBT-SG can effectively reduce suicidal ideation and attempts, indicating that this approach has been successful in similar contexts.
Where this research is happening
West Haven, United States
- VA Connecticut Healthcare System — West Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Decker, Suzanne Elizabeth — VA Connecticut Healthcare System
- Study coordinator: Decker, Suzanne Elizabeth
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.