Creating a care system for Black youth at risk of suicide
Answering the Alarm: A System of Care for Black Youth at Risk for Suicide
This study is working to create better support for Black young people who might be thinking about suicide, by making sure they get the right help when they visit the emergency room and listening to their experiences and those of their families and doctors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875406 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and implement a comprehensive care system specifically for Black youth who are at risk for suicide. It focuses on improving the identification of suicidal youth during emergency department visits and ensuring they receive appropriate mental health treatment. The project will gather insights from various stakeholders, including youth, parents, and healthcare providers, to understand the barriers and facilitators to effective care. By enhancing the linkage to quality mental health services, the research seeks to reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black adolescents who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors and have recently visited an emergency department.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or who are not experiencing suicidal ideation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes and reduce suicide rates among Black youth.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in improving mental health care systems for at-risk youth, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York University — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lindsey, Michael a. — New York University
- Study coordinator: Lindsey, Michael a.
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.