New strategies to prevent suicide
Innovations in Suicide Prevention Research (INSPIRE)
This study is working on new ways to help prevent suicide by better connecting information from healthcare, insurance, and correctional systems, especially for at-risk groups like teens and people who have been in jail, so we can find the best ways to support those who need it most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10647911 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing innovative methods to prevent suicide by addressing the gaps in data linking healthcare, insurance, and correctional systems with mortality outcomes. It aims to create integrated surveillance systems that can monitor suicide rates and evaluate prevention efforts effectively. By analyzing large datasets, the research seeks to identify critical opportunities for intervention among vulnerable populations, such as adolescents and formerly incarcerated individuals. The ultimate goal is to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of suicide prevention initiatives.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and individuals with recent interactions with healthcare or correctional systems who are at risk of suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for suicide or do not have recent contact with healthcare or correctional systems may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective suicide prevention strategies that save lives and reduce the emotional and economic toll of suicide.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in integrating health data for improved suicide prevention, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pence, Brian W — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Pence, Brian W
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.