Preventing adolescent suicide in Mozambique using therapy and safety planning
Safety Planning and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Adolescent Suicide Prevention in Mozambique: A Hybrid Effectiveness/Implementation Cluster Randomized Trial
This study is working on a new program to help prevent suicide among teenagers in Mozambique by teaching them coping skills and safety plans in schools, with the goal of making it easier for young people to get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061011 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing a suicide prevention program specifically for adolescents in Mozambique, where suicide rates are alarmingly high. The program combines Safety Planning Intervention and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, delivered by trained non-specialists in secondary schools. By assessing both the effectiveness of these interventions and how well they can be implemented in the local context, the research aims to create a sustainable model for reducing suicidal behavior among youth. The study will involve various schools across Mozambique to gather comprehensive data on its impact.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 15-29 in Mozambique who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not reside in Mozambique may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of suicidal behavior among adolescents in Mozambique, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: While there is limited research specifically targeting adolescent suicide prevention in Mozambique, similar interventions in other low-and middle-income countries have shown promise in reducing suicidal behavior.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wagenaar, Bradley — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Wagenaar, Bradley
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.