Preventing Suicide in Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
Suicide Prevention for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth
This project develops and tests a new program to help prevent suicide among young people who identify as sexual or gender minorities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059226 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
We know that suicide rates are much higher for sexual and gender minority youth compared to others, and there aren't many specific programs to help them. This project aims to create a new support program that combines patient navigation with a safety planning intervention. The goal is to help young people feel more connected and increase their coping skills, which can reduce feelings that lead to suicide. We hope this program will offer a much-needed resource for this vulnerable group.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program would be young people between 15 and 29 years old who identify as sexual or gender minorities and are at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not sexual or gender minorities or who are outside the specified age range may not directly benefit from this particular program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could provide a vital new tool to significantly reduce suicide attempts and improve mental well-being for sexual and gender minority youth.
How similar studies have performed: While specific suicide prevention programs for this highly vulnerable population are lacking, the individual components of patient navigation and safety planning have shown promise in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Blashill, Aaron J — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Blashill, Aaron J
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.