Peer-delivered and family-engaged brief interventions to prevent youth suicide in Nepal
Official title: Innovations for peer-delivered and family-engaged brief interventions for youth suicide in Nepal: A pilot hybrid type 2 implementation study
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11419733 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A pilot program in Nepal tests a low-cost, peer-led package plus family involvement to help 12–24 year-olds stay safe and connected when at risk of suicide.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 18, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $78,129 |
| NIH project number | 5R34MH136250-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11419733 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Youth aged 12–24 in Nepal at risk of suicide, with access to peer volunteer support and family involvement within the local health system.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without access to peer-delivered programs or without family engagement may see limited or no benefit from this specific intervention package.
What this research studies
This project partners with local youth and families in Nepal to co-design and pilot a package of brief, theory-based interventions delivered by trained peers. The approach combines safety planning and follow-up with innovative youth-designed safety jewelry and structured involvement of trusted family members, all integrated into existing health services. A mixed-methods study will engage Youth and Community Advisory Boards to ensure cultural relevance, feasibility, and potential for scale. The work is conducted through Yale University in collaboration with SOCHAI, aiming to create scalable, low-cost strategies for reducing suicide risk in a resource-limited setting and potentially adaptable to similar contexts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could reduce suicide risk among youth by increasing connectedness and family support while offering a scalable, low-cost intervention that can be implemented in similar communities.
How similar studies have gone: Prior South Asia studies support the components of safety planning and follow-up; this project advances them via peer delivery and family engagement in a new setting.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hagaman, Ashley K — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Hagaman, Ashley K
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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.