Using electronic health records to predict suicide risk in young people
Extracting RDoC Constructs from EHR through Natural Language Processing to Predict Suicide in Youth
This study is looking at how information from electronic health records can help find young people who might be at risk for suicide, using smart technology to understand signs of mental health issues like depression and anxiety, so we can better prevent these risks and support our youth.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Hosp of Philadelphia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10689244 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how data from electronic health records (EHR) can be analyzed to identify young individuals at risk of suicide. By employing advanced techniques like natural language processing and machine learning, the study aims to extract important psychological indicators related to mental health from EHR data. The focus is on understanding how factors such as depression and anxiety, as defined by the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC), relate to suicidal thoughts and behaviors in adolescents. The goal is to improve prediction methods for suicide risk in youth, ultimately leading to better prevention strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 who have a history of mental health issues such as depression or anxiety.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 12 to 20 or do not have any mental health concerns may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more accurate identification of adolescents at risk for suicide, enabling timely interventions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using EHR data analytics for predicting suicide risk, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- Children's Hosp of Philadelphia — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tsui, Fu-Chiang (Rich) — Children's Hosp of Philadelphia
- Study coordinator: Tsui, Fu-Chiang (Rich)
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.