Improving clinician confidence in suicide prevention practices
Exploratory-Project 2
This study is all about helping mental health professionals feel more confident and less anxious when they screen for and support people at risk of suicide, so they can provide better care to those who need it.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895392 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the ability of clinicians to effectively screen and intervene with individuals at risk of suicide. It addresses the anxiety and low self-efficacy that clinicians often experience, which can hinder the implementation of evidence-based suicide screening and interventions. The project involves developing and testing an exposure-based implementation strategy (EBIS) designed to reduce clinician anxiety and improve their confidence in using these critical assessment tools. Through collaboration with clinicians and experts, the research aims to refine this strategy and evaluate its effectiveness in real-world mental health settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are clinicians working in community mental health settings who are involved in suicide screening and intervention.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in mental health care or those who do not engage with clinicians for suicide risk assessment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved suicide prevention practices and better outcomes for individuals at risk.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown promise in using behavior change strategies to improve clinician practices, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Oquendo, Maria a — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Oquendo, Maria 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.