Reducing alcohol-related suicidal thoughts and actions
Official title: Reducing Alcohol-Involved Suicidal Ideation and Behavior
Funded at Georgia State University · NIH-11345040 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-focused program tests simple skills to help adults drink less impact from alcohol on distress, aiming to reduce suicidal thoughts and attempts when drunk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Georgia State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project start | September 10, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $722,790 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AA033115-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11345040 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults 21+ who are heavy drinkers and have experienced suicidal urges or thoughts, particularly when intoxicated.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without heavy drinking or without alcohol-involved distress may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on adults who drink heavily and may experience suicidal thoughts or urges when intoxicated. It tests easy-to-use skills, like counting to 5 and 7 to broaden attention and paced breathing, to withstand distress during intoxication. The goal is to see if these 5-7 skills can lower alcohol-related suicidal urges and prevent suicidal behavior in real-world settings. Researchers will study how these skills perform in reducing distress and improving self-control while intoxicated, using a framework that is practical for people to apply when needed.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, these skills could give people a practical way to reduce suicidal urges during intoxication and lower the risk of suicide attempts.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary data suggest the 5-7 skills are usable, acceptable, and safe with this population.
Where this research is happening
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Georgia State University
Atlanta, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gilmore, Amanda Katherine — Georgia State University
- Study coordinator: Gilmore, Amanda Katherine
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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.