Helping young people reduce thoughts of suicide
Official title: Evaluation of a brief, scalable module to mitigate suicidal ideation among youth
Funded at Florida International University · NIH-11187153 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project is developing a quick and easy-to-use tool to help young people who are having thoughts of suicide feel better and find support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida International University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Miami, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $485,287 |
| NIH project number | 5R61MH137300-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11187153 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
This program is designed for youth who are experiencing suicidal thoughts that do not require immediate, intensive hospital care.
✕Less likely to help
Patients whose suicidal thoughts are severe enough to require immediate or intensive care may not be suitable for this specific program.
What this research studies
We are working on a new, short program designed to help young people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. This program focuses on helping young people feel less like a burden to others, which can be a common feeling when struggling with suicidal thoughts. First, we will test how well this new program works on its own in a controlled setting. Then, we plan to see how it can be combined with existing talk therapies, like CBT, to offer even more support. Our goal is to provide accessible and effective ways for youth to get help without needing intensive hospital care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could offer a new, less intensive way for young people to manage suicidal thoughts and improve their well-being.
How similar studies have gone: This approach builds on earlier findings and existing knowledge about factors contributing to suicidal thoughts in youth.
Where this research is happening
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Florida International University
Miami, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Buitron, Victor — Florida International University
- Study coordinator: Buitron, Victor
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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.