Understanding how stress affects suicidal behavior in young people
Clarifying proximal mechanisms linking interpersonal stressors to suicidal behavior in youth: A multi-informant real-time monitoring study
This study is looking at how stress from relationships affects young people aged 12 to 20 and their thoughts about suicide, by tracking their feelings and behaviors in real-time to find out when they might be most at risk, so we can create better support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rutgers, the State Univ of N.j. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Piscataway, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10819221 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connection between interpersonal stressors and suicidal behavior in adolescents aged 12 to 20. By using real-time monitoring techniques, the study aims to identify how negative life events impact emotions, social connections, and sleep patterns, which may contribute to suicidal thoughts and actions. Participants will be monitored closely over short periods to capture immediate emotional responses and behaviors, providing insights into when adolescents are most at risk. The goal is to develop targeted interventions that can help reduce suicidal behavior during these critical times.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who have experienced interpersonal stressors or negative life events.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the age range of 12 to 20 or who have not experienced significant interpersonal stressors may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved interventions that help prevent suicidal behavior in adolescents by addressing the underlying emotional and social factors.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding the immediate emotional responses to stressors can inform effective interventions, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Piscataway, United States
- Rutgers, the State Univ of N.j. — Piscataway, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kleiman, Evan — Rutgers, the State Univ of N.j.
- Study coordinator: Kleiman, Evan
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.