Understanding how school environments affect youth suicide risk
Suicide Clusters in Schools and Communities
This study looks at how the social atmosphere in schools and communities affects youth suicide and aims to find ways to make students feel safer and supported, helping to prevent these heartbreaking situations.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Trustees of Indiana University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10657662 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of social environments in schools and communities on youth suicide and suicide clusters. It aims to identify how cultural and organizational factors within schools can either increase or decrease vulnerability to these tragic events. By examining the mental health safety systems in schools and their connections to community resources, the study seeks to uncover effective strategies for prevention and intervention. The research will involve analyzing various school characteristics and their influence on student well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include youth under 21 years old who are part of school communities in Colorado.
Not a fit: Patients who are not part of school environments or are over 21 years old may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved mental health support systems in schools, ultimately reducing youth suicide rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social and environmental factors can effectively reduce youth suicide rates, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Bloomington, United States
- Trustees of Indiana University — Bloomington, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mueller, Anna Strassmann — Trustees of Indiana University
- Study coordinator: Mueller, Anna Strassmann
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.