Improving coping skills for preventing suicide using technology.
Optimizing Brief Coping Skills Interventions for Suicide Prevention: Leveraging Technology and Novel Statistical Models for Precision Mental Health
This study is looking to improve coping skills that help prevent suicide for people who have just left psychiatric care, by using technology to see how and when these skills work best during tough times, and it will involve 240 individuals who are at higher risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11058905 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of coping skills interventions designed to prevent suicide, particularly for individuals recently discharged from psychiatric care. By utilizing technology and advanced statistical models, the study aims to understand when and how patients can best apply these coping strategies during times of emotional distress. Researchers will follow 240 high-risk patients, collecting data through various methods, including wearable devices and real-time assessments, to identify triggers and contexts that influence the use of safety planning interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently been discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and are at high risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for suicide or who have not recently been hospitalized may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective suicide prevention strategies tailored to individual patient needs.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using technology and personalized approaches for mental health interventions, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bozzay, Melanie — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Bozzay, Melanie
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.