Culturally centered CBT for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in Hispanic teens
Official title: Implementation and pilot testing of a culturally centered CBT protocol for suicidal behaviors among youth
Funded at Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital · NIH-11408823 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot test of a culturally tailored cognitive-behavioral therapy to help Hispanic adolescents who are struggling with suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Riverside, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | August 15, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $112,004 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH136224-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11408823 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Hispanic/Latino adolescents around 12 years old who have been exposed to suicidal thoughts or behaviors and are receiving mental health care.
✕Less likely to help
adolescents without access to or interest in culturally tailored interventions may see limited benefit.
What this research studies
This project will adapt a social-cognitive–behavioral therapy for suicidal behaviors to be culturally and linguistically responsive for Hispanic adolescents. It will be implemented with youth receiving care in Mexico City to examine feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effects, while also studying how best to integrate the approach into real-world clinical settings. The study will look at how caregivers and providers can support the treatment and what it takes to implement the program in usual care environments. Although conducted in Mexico, the findings aim to guide similar efforts in the United States to reduce disparities in access and outcomes. The work will generate data on processes, potential barriers, and early signals of benefit to inform future, larger trials.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the approach could reduce suicide risk and improve engagement in care for Hispanic adolescents.
How similar studies have gone: Some similar culturally adapted CBT formats have shown promise, but this specific culturally centered protocol in this setting is exploratory.
Where this research is happening
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Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
Riverside, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duartevelez, Yovanska — Emma Pendleton Bradley Hospital
- Study coordinator: Duartevelez, Yovanska
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.