Exploring how positive future thinking affects suicidal thoughts in adolescents
Positive future thinking among suicidal adolescents
This study is looking at how thinking positively about the future might affect teens aged 12-20 who have had thoughts of suicide, to find ways to help them feel better and reduce those thoughts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia University Teachers College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10824333 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of positive future thinking in adolescents who have experienced suicidal thoughts. By focusing on a sample of 110 adolescents aged 12-20, the study aims to understand how certain aspects of positive future thinking may inadvertently increase the risk of suicidal ideation. The research employs psychological assessments to measure the impact of these thoughts on mental health outcomes. The goal is to identify potential intervention strategies that could help reduce suicidal ideation by addressing these psychological mechanisms.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who have experienced suicidal thoughts in the past year.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing suicidal ideation or are outside the age range of 12-20 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new interventions that help prevent suicidal thoughts in adolescents by reshaping their future thinking patterns.
How similar studies have performed: While there has been limited research on the effects of positive future thinking in adolescents, this study aims to explore a novel area that has not been formally studied before.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- Columbia University Teachers College — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cha, Christine B. — Columbia University Teachers College
- Study coordinator: Cha, Christine B.
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.