Improving suicide prevention in emergency departments
Signature Project
This study is looking at ways to make suicide prevention help better for people who come to the emergency room feeling suicidal, so they can get the right support and care after they leave.
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-10895388 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the effectiveness of suicide prevention interventions in emergency departments (EDs) by implementing evidence-based practices tailored for high-risk patients. The project aims to engage patients who visit EDs due to suicidal thoughts or behaviors and ensure they receive appropriate follow-up care. By collaborating with a diverse team of researchers and healthcare professionals, the study seeks to optimize the delivery of interventions like the Safety Planning Intervention and follow-up services. The goal is to reduce the risk of suicide among individuals who may not otherwise seek outpatient mental health treatment after their ED visit.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently visited an emergency department with suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for suicide or who do not visit emergency departments will not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly lower suicide rates among patients who present to emergency departments.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in implementing similar suicide prevention interventions in healthcare settings, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brown, Gregory K — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Brown, Gregory K
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.