Helping parents support children at risk of suicide
Helping Guardians Navigate Youth Suicide Risk: Development and Piloting of a Brief Digital Intervention
This study is creating a helpful digital tool for parents of young kids to better respond when their child might be at risk for suicide, by teaching them how to manage emotions and support their child effectively.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Denver, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11037480 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a digital intervention to assist parents of young children, particularly those aged 0-11, in responding to alerts about potential suicide risks identified through digital monitoring apps. The intervention aims to enhance parents' skills in emotion regulation and validation, enabling them to effectively support their children when alerted to concerning behaviors. By utilizing advancements in artificial intelligence, the project seeks to improve the detection of at-risk behaviors and provide timely support to families. The intervention will be tested to ensure it meets the needs of parents and effectively reduces the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in their children.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are parents or guardians of children aged 0-11 who may be at risk for suicide or exhibit concerning behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not parents or guardians of children within the specified age range may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower parents with the tools and knowledge to better support their children at risk of suicide, potentially reducing the incidence of suicidal thoughts and behaviors.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using digital interventions and AI for mental health support, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Denver, United States
- University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) — Denver, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Fox, Kathryn — University of Denver (Colorado Seminary)
- Study coordinator: Fox, Kathryn
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.