Understanding the long-term effects of losing someone to suicide
Official title: Identifying the longitudinal outcomes of suicide loss in a population-based cohort
Funded at Boston University Medical Campus · NIH-10922868 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how losing someone to suicide affects the mental and physical health of their loved ones over 30 years, comparing their experiences to those who have lost someone in other ways, to help us better understand the unique challenges of suicide loss.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 6, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $665,949 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH133670-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10922868 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide, particularly those within the Danish population.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who have not experienced a loss due to suicide or those outside the targeted demographic may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the mental and physical health outcomes of individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. By utilizing extensive Danish national registry data, the study aims to track these outcomes over a 30-year period, focusing on various groups affected by suicide loss, including family members and non-familial relationships. The research will compare these outcomes with those of individuals who have experienced other types of loss, such as accidental deaths, to provide a comprehensive understanding of the impact of suicide loss. This approach aims to fill existing gaps in the literature and improve our understanding of the public health implications of suicide.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved support and interventions for individuals affected by suicide loss, ultimately enhancing their mental and physical health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown the importance of understanding the effects of bereavement, but this specific longitudinal approach to suicide loss is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rosellini, Anthony Joseph — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Rosellini, Anthony Joseph
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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.