Understanding how stress affects the risk of suicidal thoughts

Stress experiences as markers of person-level vulnerability and temporal risk for near-term suicidal ideation

NIH-funded research University of Notre Dame · NIH-10947074

This study is looking at how stress and personal challenges can affect thoughts about suicide, and it’s for anyone who wants to help improve ways to prevent these thoughts by sharing their real-life experiences with stress.

Quick facts

Grant typeFellowship grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of Notre Dame NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Notre Dame, United States)
Project IDNIH-10947074 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research investigates the relationship between stress experiences and the risk of suicidal ideation, focusing on how individual vulnerabilities and environmental factors interact. By examining both trait-like and state impulsivity, as well as emotion dysregulation, the study aims to identify specific conditions that may predict imminent suicidal thoughts. Participants will provide real-time data on their stress levels and experiences, allowing researchers to better understand the dynamics of stress and suicidal ideation. The goal is to enhance precision in suicide prevention interventions tailored to individual needs.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and younger who have experienced significant stress and may be at risk for suicidal thoughts.

Not a fit: Patients who do not experience stress or have no history of suicidal ideation may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective suicide prevention strategies tailored to individual stress experiences and vulnerabilities.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding individual stress responses can improve suicide prevention efforts, indicating potential success for this approach.

Where this research is happening

Notre Dame, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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