Understanding different types of suicidal thoughts in young people.
Official title: Examining subtypes of suicidal youth in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11076178 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at different types of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in kids and teens, using data to understand how their brains, actions, and feelings play a role as they grow up.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2024 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $41,403 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MH134599-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11076178 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 0-20 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviors.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 0-20 or who do not exhibit suicidal thoughts or behaviors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the various subtypes of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in youth, particularly during late childhood and adolescence. By utilizing data from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study, the project aims to explore neurobiological, behavioral, and psychological factors that contribute to these subtypes. The study will analyze patterns over time to understand how these subtypes relate to suicidal thoughts as adolescents develop. This approach addresses gaps in previous research by focusing on youth rather than adults and considering multiple factors rather than just self-reported data.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better identification and treatment strategies for young individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in understanding mental health issues in youth using similar longitudinal data approaches, making this study a promising continuation of that work.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pollak, Olivia Havemeyer — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Pollak, Olivia Havemeyer
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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.