Identifying neighborhood factors that influence youth suicide risk
Expanding the Geospatial Identification of Elevated Suicide Risk (GIESR) Method to Identify Neighborhood Level Risk and Protective Factors for Youth Suicide Ideation and Attempts
This study is looking at how things in your neighborhood might influence young people's thoughts about suicide, and it aims to find ways to make communities safer for kids and teens.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baton Rouge, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10665074 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to understand how different neighborhood characteristics can affect the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors among young people. By using a method called Geospatial Identification of Elevated Suicide Risk (GIESR), the team will analyze data from healthcare settings to pinpoint areas with higher rates of youth suicide ideation and attempts. The goal is to identify modifiable factors that can be targeted for community-based prevention efforts, ultimately helping to create safer environments for adolescents. The study will involve mapping and statistical analysis to uncover these critical insights.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents living in neighborhoods identified as having elevated suicide risk factors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those living in areas not identified as high-risk may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved community interventions that reduce youth suicide rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using geospatial methods to identify health risks, suggesting that this approach could be effective in addressing youth suicide risk.
Where this research is happening
Baton Rouge, United States
- Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge — Baton Rouge, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hill, Ryan — Louisiana State Univ A&m Col Baton Rouge
- Study coordinator: Hill, Ryan
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.