CAMS-4Teens in School-Based Health Centers helps teens get safer care
Official title: CAMS for Teens (CAMS-4Teens) in School-Based Health Centers
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11355828 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aims to bring a proven teen suicide care approach to school-based health centers so that adolescents in schools can access evidence-based support quickly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2026 |
| Project end | April 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $372,500 |
| NIH project number | 1R01MH144638-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11355828 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adolescents and young people who attend school and are identified as at risk for suicide, including diverse backgrounds and varying access to mental health services.
✕Less likely to help
Teens not identified as at risk or not using school-based health centers may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project tests adapting the CAMS-4Teens approach for teens at school-based health centers, making it easier for youth to get timely, evidence-based help for suicidal thoughts or risk. It partners with publicly funded clinics on school campuses to reach diverse youth, including those with limited access to mental health services. The study will track how well SBHCs can implement CAMS-4Teens in real-world school settings and what supports are needed for success. If the approach works, it could expand access to effective suicide care right where teens spend their days.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, more high-risk teens could receive effective, timely suicide risk care directly in their schools.
How similar studies have gone: Past open-trial work showed CAMS-4Teens can reduce risk in clinical settings; this study tests real-world school-based implementation.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bai, Sunhye — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Bai, Sunhye
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.