Using mobile technology to help young adults manage mood and suicide risk
Low-burden Adaptive Mobile Interventions for Mood and Suicide Risk
This study is all about creating easy-to-use mobile tools to help college students keep track of their mood and lower the risk of suicide, making sure the solutions fit their needs and fit into their everyday lives.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914068 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing low-burden mobile interventions aimed at helping young adults, particularly college students, manage their mood and reduce suicide risk. By utilizing mobile health technologies and wearable sensors, the project aims to gather real-time data on mood changes and provide timely interventions. The approach includes engaging the target population to understand their preferences and barriers to using these technologies, ensuring that the interventions are tailored to their needs. The goal is to create effective, accessible solutions that can be integrated into the daily lives of young adults.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young adults, particularly college students, who are experiencing mood disturbances or are at risk for suicide.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing mood disorders or who are not within the young adult age range may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide young adults with effective tools to manage their mental health and reduce the risk of suicide.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in using mobile health technologies for mental health interventions, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Horwitz, Adam Gabriel — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Horwitz, Adam Gabriel
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.