Understanding why some adolescents continue to have thoughts of suicide.
Cognitive and Contextual Factors in Suicide Ideation Persistence in Adolescents
This study is looking at what helps or hinders young people in rural areas, aged 14 to 18, who have had thoughts about suicide, so we can better understand how to support them and prevent these feelings from sticking around.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R15 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Western Kentucky University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bowling Green, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10730480 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the cognitive and contextual factors that contribute to the persistence of suicide ideation in adolescents, particularly focusing on rural youth. By conducting a 12-month longitudinal study with 225 non-clinical adolescents aged 14 to 18 who have experienced suicidal thoughts, the research aims to identify key factors such as socio-economic status, social support, and personal resilience. The study will analyze how these factors interact and influence the likelihood of ongoing suicidal thoughts, providing valuable insights into prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are rural adolescents aged 14 to 18 who have a history of suicidal thoughts.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have a history of suicide ideation or are outside the age range of 14 to 18 may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to targeted interventions that reduce the rates of suicide ideation among adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that understanding cognitive and contextual factors can significantly improve suicide prevention strategies, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Bowling Green, United States
- Western Kentucky University — Bowling Green, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Brausch, Amy Marie — Western Kentucky University
- Study coordinator: Brausch, Amy Marie
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 below.