Monitoring emotions and suicidal thoughts in people at risk for psychosis
Digital Monitoring of Emotion Regulation and Suicidal Ideation among Individuals at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis
This study is looking at how young people who are at risk for psychosis handle their emotions and how that might connect to thoughts of suicide, using digital tools to track their feelings in real-time to help find better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11057139 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis manage their emotions and how this relates to suicidal thoughts. Using digital tools, the study will track emotional regulation processes in real-time, helping to identify when and how these individuals struggle with their emotions. By understanding these dynamics, the research aims to uncover critical factors that contribute to suicidal ideation, potentially leading to more effective interventions. Participants will be monitored through ecological momentary assessment, providing valuable insights into their emotional experiences throughout their daily lives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals identified as being at clinical high risk for psychosis who may also experience suicidal thoughts.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a clinical high risk for psychosis or who do not experience suicidal ideation may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing suicidal thoughts and behaviors in individuals at high risk for psychosis.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using digital monitoring to understand emotional regulation, but this specific approach focusing on individuals at high risk for psychosis is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Columbus, UNITED STATES
- Ohio State University — Columbus, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wastler, Heather M. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Wastler, Heather M.
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.