Integrating suicide prevention into community mental health programs for mothers in low-resource areas
Opportunities for suicide prevention integration into task-shifted mental health interventions in low-resourced contexts
This study is all about helping mothers during pregnancy and after childbirth by making sure they get the mental health support they need, especially to prevent suicidal thoughts, by training community members to recognize and help with these feelings.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11306951 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing mental health interventions for mothers during the perinatal period, a time when they are at increased risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It aims to integrate suicide prevention strategies into existing community-based mental health programs that are already being implemented in low-resource settings. By training peer community members to identify and respond to suicidal ideation, the project seeks to improve access to mental health support for mothers and their children. The approach includes structured mentorship and training in quantitative analysis and implementation science to ensure effective program delivery.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are mothers in low-resource areas, particularly during the perinatal period, who may be experiencing mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not mothers or those who do not reside in low-resource settings may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce suicide rates among mothers in low-resource settings, improving overall maternal and child health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating community-based mental health interventions, indicating potential for this approach to be effective in suicide prevention.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hagaman, Ashley K — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Hagaman, Ashley 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.