Implementing suicide prevention strategies in rural Nepal's primary health care
Official title: Integrating a suicide prevention package of strategies into decentralized primary health care systems: an implementation pilot study in rural Nepal
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11089475 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help prevent suicide in rural Nepal by training local health workers to spot and support people at risk, making sure the approach fits the community's needs, and testing new ways to improve mental health care for everyone.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | February 28, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $155,257 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH135122-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11089475 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals in rural Nepal who are at risk of suicide or experiencing mental health challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of rural Nepal or those not at risk for suicide may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to integrate a comprehensive suicide prevention package into primary health care systems in rural Nepal. It focuses on training community health workers to identify and manage suicide risk, utilizing co-design principles to adapt strategies based on local needs. The project will assess barriers to implementing these strategies and pilot test them to ensure they are effective and feasible in the community setting. By enhancing screening, safety planning, and follow-up care, the research seeks to improve mental health outcomes in a region facing high suicide rates.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce suicide rates and improve mental health support in rural communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that community health worker-led interventions can effectively reduce suicide rates in similar low-resource settings.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hagaman, Ashley K — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Hagaman, Ashley K
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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.