Intensive outpatient programs to reduce suicide risk after hospital discharge for Medicaid patients
Official title: Examining Intensive Outpatient Programs as a Potential Mechanism to Reduce Suicide Risk During the Post-Hospitalization Period Among Medicaid Recipients
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11412586 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A program that uses short-term intensive outpatient care after discharge to help Medicaid patients stay safe and lower the chance of a suicide attempt or death.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | September 11, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $476,734 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH131528-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11412586 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults on Medicaid who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric facility and are at high risk for suicide.
✕Less likely to help
Patients not using or eligible for post-discharge IOP/PHP services may see little to no benefit from this study.
What this research studies
This project looks at whether intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization programs can lower suicide risk for people recently discharged from psychiatric care. It will analyze real-world data to compare those who receive IOP/PHP services with those who do not during the high-risk period after leaving the hospital. The goal is to see if structured, increased support and services in the community can prevent tragic outcomes during the first months after discharge. Findings could guide policy and expansion of these programs to more regions if they show benefit. The study is led by Yale University and focuses on patients in the Medicaid system.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the research could support broader access to IOP/PHP services, potentially reducing post-discharge suicides and saving lives.
How similar studies have gone: Some regions already use IOP/PHP with observed benefits, but nationwide evidence is limited and this study seeks to strengthen that evidence.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wilkinson, Samuel — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Wilkinson, Samuel
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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.