Improving assessments of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth
Official title: Improving Brief Assessment of Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Youth: An Engaged, Stakeholder-Informed Approach to Measure Development, Testing, and Implementation
Funded at Texas Tech University · NIH-10997706 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to create better and simpler ways to check for suicidal thoughts and behaviors in young people aged 15-24, by getting input from those who have experienced these feelings, so we can help improve suicide prevention efforts.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Texas Tech University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lubbock, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $45,662 |
| NIH project number | 1F31MH136767-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10997706 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are youth aged 15-24 who have experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 15-24 or those without experiences of suicidal thoughts or behaviors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the accuracy of brief assessments for suicidal thoughts and behaviors (STBs) among youth aged 15-24. By engaging stakeholders and utilizing their feedback, the study aims to develop and validate single-item measures that can effectively capture STBs. The methodology involves recruiting youth with lived experiences of STBs to refine these measures and test their psychometric properties, ensuring they are reliable and valid for clinical use. The ultimate goal is to improve suicide prevention strategies through better assessment tools.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate identification and management of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth, ultimately contributing to better prevention strategies.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that brief assessments can be effective, but this specific approach to validating single-item measures is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Texas Tech University
Lubbock, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Christensen, Kirsten — Texas Tech University
- Study coordinator: Christensen, Kirsten
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.