Understanding how stress affects the risk of suicidal thoughts
Official title: Stress experiences as markers of person-level vulnerability and temporal risk for near-term suicidal ideation
Funded at University of Notre Dame · NIH-10947074 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Notre Dame NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Notre Dame, United States) |
| Project start | September 28, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31MH135693-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10947074 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and younger who have experienced significant stress and may be at risk for suicidal thoughts.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not experience stress or have no history of suicidal ideation may not benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Knorr, Anne — University of Notre Dame
- Study coordinator: Knorr, Anne
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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.