Understanding risk factors for suicide after psychiatric hospitalization
Official title: Ecological Assessment of Proximal Risk Factors for Suicide During Care Transitions
Funded at Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) · NIH-10954719 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at what might lead to suicidal thoughts and actions in people who have just left psychiatric care, so we can find better ways to help them during this important time as they recover.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2023 |
| Project end | October 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $585,259 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH128248-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-10954719 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are psychiatric inpatients who have experienced suicidal ideation or behavior.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not currently hospitalized for suicidal thoughts or behaviors may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the immediate factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in individuals recently discharged from psychiatric care. By focusing on proximal risk factors such as emotional states, social interactions, and sleep patterns, the study aims to improve the prediction of suicide risk during this critical transition period. Participants will be monitored over five years, providing data through clinical interviews and self-reports to better understand their experiences. The goal is to develop more effective interventions to support at-risk individuals during their recovery.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing suicide in individuals transitioning out of psychiatric care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using digital phenotyping and ecological assessments to understand mental health risks, suggesting this approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Armey, Michael F — Butler Hospital (Providence, Ri)
- Study coordinator: Armey, Michael F
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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.