Crisis intervention for adolescents at risk of suicide
Intensive Crisis Intervention
This study is testing a new program to help teenagers who are at risk of suicide by using family therapy and other supportive techniques to improve their mental health and family relationships, all while providing care in a safe environment designed just for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10893007 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing an Intensive Crisis Intervention (ICI) program aimed at adolescents who are at high risk for suicide. The program combines Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to improve family dynamics and reduce suicidal behaviors. By providing short-term crisis intervention and stabilization services, the research seeks to address the growing need for effective mental health support for youth. Participants will receive care in a specialized Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit, which has shown promising results in previous trials.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 0-21 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors and require immediate crisis intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing acute suicidal ideation or do not require crisis intervention may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and accessible mental health interventions for adolescents at risk of suicide.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot trials of the Intensive Crisis Intervention approach have shown positive outcomes, indicating that this method is both feasible and effective.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, United States
- Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fristad, Mary a — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Fristad, Mary 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.