Exploring how life changes affect suicide risk
Aging, Major Life Transitions, and Suicide Risk
This study looks at how big life changes, like moving, changing jobs, or shifts in relationships, might affect the risk of suicide, and it’s designed to help understand these risks better so we can find ways to prevent them for people at different stages of life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11220794 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between major life transitions, such as changes in social relationships, health, work, and residence, and the risk of suicide. By analyzing existing datasets from two longitudinal studies, the research aims to identify factors that may predict or mitigate suicide risk across different stages of life. The study will also consider individual characteristics like age, sex, and mental health history, as well as contextual factors like neighborhood conditions. This comprehensive approach seeks to provide insights that could inform public health strategies for suicide prevention.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adults experiencing significant life changes, particularly those aged 25 and older.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing major life transitions or who are under 25 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for identifying and supporting individuals at risk of suicide during critical life transitions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in identifying risk factors for suicide using similar longitudinal approaches, indicating that this methodology is both valid and valuable.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mezuk, Briana — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Mezuk, Briana
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.