Improving suicide risk identification and treatment for youth on probation
Scaling up eConnect in Juvenile Probation Settings: a hybrid implementation-effectiveness trial of a digital suicide risk/behavior identification and linkage-to-treatment system
This study is testing a new digital tool called e-Connect to help identify young people on probation who might be at risk of suicide and connect them with the mental health support they need, making sure they get the help in their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10686314 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the identification of suicide risk and linking youth on probation to necessary mental health treatments. It aims to implement a digital system called e-Connect, which has shown promise in secure juvenile justice settings, to community settings where youth are supervised. The study will involve collaboration between researchers and local facilitators to ensure effective knowledge transfer and implementation of this system. By utilizing a structured framework, the research seeks to improve mental health outcomes for adolescents at risk of suicide.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents on probation who are at risk for suicidal behavior and may benefit from enhanced mental health support.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the juvenile justice system or those who do not exhibit suicidal behavior may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce suicide risk among adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system by improving access to timely mental health interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar digital systems in secure juvenile justice settings, indicating potential for effectiveness in community settings as well.
Where this research is happening
New York, United States
- New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC — New York, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Elkington, Katherine S — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Elkington, Katherine S
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.