Improving support for individuals after a suicide crisis in community centers
Official title: Pilot Effectiveness Trial of THRIVE in Crisis Stabilization Centers: Promoting Connection, Recovery, and Treatment Linkage after Suicide Crisis
Funded at University of Rochester · NIH-10830386 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new program called THRIVE to help people who have gone through a suicide crisis feel more connected and supported while they are in Crisis Stabilization Centers, and it aims to see if this program helps them recover better than the usual discharge planning.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Rochester NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Rochester, United States) |
| Project start | April 19, 2023 |
| Project end | February 28, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $279,613 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH131914-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10830386 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently experienced a suicide crisis and are receiving care at a Crisis Stabilization Center.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently experiencing a suicide crisis or who are not receiving care at a Crisis Stabilization Center may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates a new intervention called THRIVE, designed to support individuals who have experienced a suicide crisis while they are in Crisis Stabilization Centers (CSCs). The approach focuses on enhancing social connections and reducing feelings of burden through group activities and follow-up coaching calls after discharge. The study will adapt this intervention to fit the specific needs of CSCs and evaluate its effectiveness compared to standard discharge planning. By engaging participants in meaningful ways, the goal is to promote recovery and link them to community resources.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health outcomes for individuals recovering from a suicide crisis by providing better support and resources.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary data from similar interventions suggest promising results, indicating that enhancing social connectedness can be beneficial, although this specific adaptation for CSCs is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of Rochester
Rochester, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pisani, Anthony R — University of Rochester
- Study coordinator: Pisani, Anthony R
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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.