Better Ways to Identify Suicide Risk in Minority Youth
Improving Suicide Risk Prediction in Racial, Ethnic, and Linguistic Minority Youth
This research aims to create improved tools that help doctors identify young people from diverse backgrounds who might be at risk for 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-11098699 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many young people, especially those from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities, are experiencing a rise in suicide-related behaviors. Doctors need better ways to understand who is most at risk so they can offer help sooner. This project uses advanced computer methods, like machine learning and natural language processing, with health records to develop new tools. The goal is to make sure these tools work well for all youth, especially those who have been overlooked by previous methods, by also considering social factors that influence health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research focuses on improving care for racial, ethnic, and linguistic minority youth who may experience suicide-related behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients not belonging to racial, ethnic, or linguistic minority groups, or those not experiencing suicide-related behaviors, may not directly benefit from this specific focus.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more accurate and fair ways for healthcare providers to identify youth at risk for suicide, allowing for earlier intervention and support.
How similar studies have performed: While machine learning has advanced suicide risk identification, this project specifically addresses existing gaps to ensure these tools are fair and effective for diverse youth populations.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Richard T — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Liu, Richard T
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.