Training parents to help prevent suicide in children

Incredible Years - Parent Training

['FUNDING_OTHER'] · RESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP · NIH-10893004

This study is all about helping parents learn how to better support their kids, especially those who might be at risk for thinking about suicide, by improving communication and changing any harmful parenting habits.

Quick facts

Phase['FUNDING_OTHER']
Study typeNih_funding
SexAll
SponsorRESEARCH INST NATIONWIDE CHILDREN'S HOSP (nih funded)
Locations1 site (COLUMBUS, UNITED STATES)
Trial IDNIH-10893004 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this research studies

This research focuses on developing and testing a program aimed at training parents to better support their children, particularly those at risk for suicidal behavior. It addresses the critical issue of rising youth suicides, especially among children aged 5-11, by targeting specific vulnerabilities in families with a history of suicide attempts. The program will involve identifying and modifying harmful parenting practices and improving parent-child communication to foster a supportive environment. By engaging parents in this process, the research aims to create a more protective atmosphere for children at risk.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include families with children aged 5-11 who have a parental history of suicide attempts.

Not a fit: Patients who do not have children in the specified age range or those without a family history of suicide attempts may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of suicidal behavior in at-risk children by equipping parents with effective strategies to support their mental health.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has indicated that addressing family dynamics and parenting practices can effectively reduce risks associated with suicidal behavior in children, suggesting a promising avenue for this approach.

Where this research is happening

COLUMBUS, UNITED STATES

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.

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