Strengths-based suicide prevention for Black sexual minority youth
Official title: A Strengths-Based Approach to Suicide Prevention Among High-Risk Black Youth
Funded at University of Central Florida · NIH-11411146 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A research project aims to help Black sexual minority youth reduce suicidal thoughts and behaviors by understanding protective factors and risks in everyday life.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Central Florida NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Orlando, United States) |
| Project start | August 3, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $753,206 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH134051-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11411146 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Black sexual minority youth aged 13–26 who use social media for recruitment and can provide longitudinal data.
✕Less likely to help
Those outside the study age range or not identifying as Black sexual minorities may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
This project will follow 625 Black sexual minority youths aged 13 to 26 in the United States over time to see how stress from being a minority and protective factors in their communities influence thoughts of suicide. It will use multiple methods and look at data day by day and in different settings to map how risk and protection unfold. The study emphasizes real-world factors and aims to identify targets that could guide supportive programs and policies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could inform tailored prevention strategies and supportive resources for Black sexual minority youth.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown the importance of minority-specific protective factors, but this study adds longitudinal, context-rich insights for a higher-risk subgroup.
Where this research is happening
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University of Central Florida
Orlando, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taliaferro, Lindsay a — University of Central Florida
- Study coordinator: Taliaferro, Lindsay a
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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.