Understanding Suicidal Behavior in Homeless Teens During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Suicidal Behavior among Adolescents Experiencing Homelessness in the US during the COVID-19 Pandemic
['FUNDING_R21'] · LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER · NIH-11159831
This project aims to understand how the COVID-19 pandemic affected suicidal thoughts and actions in young people experiencing homelessness.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R21'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TORRANCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11159831 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
Suicide is a serious concern for teenagers, and those experiencing homelessness face even higher risks. We know that factors like the school calendar and time of year can influence suicidal behavior, but there's a gap in understanding how these patterns changed for homeless youth during the pandemic. This work will look at how the challenges of the pandemic, such as economic hardship and isolation, might have uniquely impacted this vulnerable group. By examining existing data, we hope to uncover important insights into their experiences.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on understanding past trends in suicidal behavior among adolescents who experienced homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not a fit: Patients not experiencing homelessness or those outside the adolescent age range may not directly benefit from this specific research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: This work could help us better understand the unique challenges faced by homeless adolescents and inform future support programs to prevent suicide.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have identified seasonal and daily patterns in adolescent suicidal behavior, but this project is novel in its specific focus on homeless youth during the pandemic.
Where this research is happening
TORRANCE, UNITED STATES
- LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER — TORRANCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: SAKAI-BIZMARK, RIE — LUNDQUIST INSTITUTE FOR BIOMEDICAL INNOVATION AT HARBOR-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER
- Study coordinator: SAKAI-BIZMARK, RIE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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