Teens’ confidential suicide prevention in primary care
Official title: Effectiveness of teen suicide prevention with confidential care: An implementation study across 30 primary care clinics
Funded at Kaiser Foundation Research Institute · NIH-11325678 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A nationwide program in 30 primary care clinics tests whether confidential teen suicide prevention tools in routine visits reduce suicidal outcomes and improve care.
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 start | June 1, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $346,807 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH133566-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11325678 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Teens and young adults who access services in the 30 participating primary care clinics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the intervention clinics or those not experiencing or disclosing risk may see no direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project looks at how offering confidential, teen-friendly suicide prevention in primary care works in real clinics. It builds on a proven approach and uses electronic health records to support screening, risk assessment, and safety planning for teenagers. The study compares outcomes after the program began with prior usual care to see if confidential care makes a difference over three years. Researchers will analyze de-identified health data from participating clinics to understand what helps or hinders successful implementation. The work aims to show how to scale up teen-focused suicide prevention in everyday practice.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, teens could receive safer, more private help in settings they already trust, potentially reducing suicide risk.
How similar studies have gone: Prior adult-focused approaches reduced suicidality; this study tests a teen-specific, confidential model in real clinics.
Where this research is happening
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Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
Oakland, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Lapham, Gwen — Kaiser Foundation Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Lapham, Gwen
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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.