Understanding and preventing suicide risk in adolescents
Prevention and Assessment of Risk in Teens (PART) Longitudinal Study
This study is looking to help young people, especially Black teens, who might be at risk for suicide by using technology to better understand their feelings and thoughts, so we can find and support those who need help the most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Pittsburgh, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875387 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on identifying and treating adolescents at risk for suicide, particularly among Black youth, who are often missed in traditional screening methods. By utilizing electronic health records, mobile sensing, and real-time assessments of mood and suicidal thoughts, the study aims to develop a predictive platform that can effectively identify high-risk individuals. The research will involve recruiting 2000 youth from primary care settings, with a significant portion being Black, and will follow them over time to gather crucial data on their mental health. The goal is to improve intervention strategies and reduce barriers to care for these vulnerable populations.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents, particularly Black youth, who may be at high risk for suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or do not exhibit any risk factors for suicide may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and treatment of adolescents at risk for suicide, ultimately saving lives.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using predictive analytics and real-time assessments to improve mental health outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Pittsburgh, United States
- University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Melhem, Nadine M. — University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh
- Study coordinator: Melhem, Nadine M.
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.