Preventing suicide in veterans using brief interventions and follow-up contact
Prevention of Suicide in Veterans Through Brief Intervention and Contact (VA-BIC)
This study is testing a new way to help veterans stay connected and supported after they leave the hospital for mental health care, with the goal of reducing the risk of suicide.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | White River Junction VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (White River Junction, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10975924 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on reducing suicide risk among veterans, particularly in the critical period following psychiatric hospitalization. It combines a mobile health technology with a structured manual-based intervention aimed at enhancing social connectedness and engagement in care. By conducting a clinical trial, the research seeks to determine the effectiveness of this combined approach in preventing suicide. Veterans participating in this program will receive support and resources designed to improve their mental health and well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are veterans who have recently been discharged from psychiatric hospitalization and are at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not veterans or those who have not experienced psychiatric hospitalization may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce suicide rates among veterans by improving their social connections and engagement in mental health care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies and structured interventions to improve mental health outcomes, indicating that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
White River Junction, UNITED STATES
- White River Junction VA Medical Center — White River Junction, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Riblet, Natalie — White River Junction VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Riblet, Natalie
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.