Identifying warning signs for suicide risk in adolescents using mobile technology
Passive Assessment of Behavioral Warning Signs for Suicide Risk in Adolescents: An Idiographic Approach
This study is looking at how changes in social interactions, sleep, and physical activity can help spot warning signs for suicide risk in teenagers, using technology to track these behaviors so we can better support those who might be struggling.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059149 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how changes in social engagement, sleep, and physical activity can serve as immediate warning signs for suicide risk in adolescents. By utilizing mobile sensing and actigraphy, the study aims to passively monitor these behaviors to identify short-term risk factors that may indicate an increase in suicidal thoughts or actions. The approach focuses on individual-level data rather than group averages, allowing for a more personalized understanding of each adolescent's risk. This could lead to timely interventions for those who need it most.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who may exhibit changes in their social engagement, sleep patterns, or physical activity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not experience significant behavioral changes may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance early detection of suicide risk in adolescents, leading to more effective prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using behavioral indicators to assess suicide risk, but this approach focuses on individual-level data, making it a novel contribution to the field.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Massachusetts General Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Burke, Taylor a — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Burke, Taylor a
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.