Preventing teen suicide through confidential care in primary care clinics
Effectiveness of teen suicide prevention with confidential care: An implementation study across 30 primary care clinics
This study is looking at how well private care can help prevent suicide in teens by making it easier for them to talk about their feelings and get the support they need during doctor visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kaiser Foundation Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Oakland, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11144557 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how effective confidential care is in preventing suicide among teens in primary care settings. It focuses on implementing universal suicide risk screening and safety planning while ensuring that teens feel safe to disclose their concerns. The study involves collaboration with various stakeholders and utilizes electronic health record (EHR) support to facilitate screening and follow-up. By addressing barriers to confidential care, the research aims to improve access and outcomes for teens at risk of suicide.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are teens aged 12 to 17 who visit primary care clinics and may be at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 12 to 17 or those who do not visit primary care clinics may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of suicide attempts among teens by improving access to confidential mental health care.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in implementing similar suicide prevention strategies in adult populations, suggesting potential effectiveness in teens as well.
Where this research is happening
Oakland, UNITED STATES
- Kaiser Foundation Research Institute — Oakland, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lapham, Gwen — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Lapham, Gwen
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.