Understanding and preventing suicidal thoughts in high-risk LGBTQ+ teens
Predicting and Preventing Suicidal Ideation among High-Risk Sexual and Gender Minority Adolescents
This study is looking at how bullying and hiding who you are can affect the mental health of LGBTQ+ teens who have recently been in the hospital for thinking about suicide, and it will use a mobile app to check in on their feelings and experiences over a month to help find better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914173 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on sexual and gender minority (SGM) adolescents who are at a higher risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors. It aims to explore how stigma-related stressors, such as bullying and identity concealment, contribute to these risks. Using advanced mobile technology, the study will gather real-time data on the experiences of SGM adolescents recently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts. Participants will engage in assessments that track their feelings and environments over a 28-day period, helping to identify triggers and develop tailored interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 who identify as sexual or gender minorities and have recently experienced suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as sexual or gender minorities or who are not experiencing suicidal thoughts may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for predicting and preventing suicidal ideation among vulnerable adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using real-time monitoring to understand and address mental health issues in adolescents, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, UNITED STATES
- Vanderbilt University — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Clark, Kirsty a — Vanderbilt University
- Study coordinator: Clark, Kirsty a
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.