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Evaluation of Suicide Risk, Opioid, and Pain Screening Protocols in West Virginia Primary Care

2019 Young Investigator Grant

Amount Awarded: $89,276

Focus Area: Psychosocial Studies

Mary LeCloux, Ph.D.

Mary LeCloux, Ph.D.

West Virginia University

Grant Information

Most people visit their primary care physician at least once a year. This provides an opportunity to screen for suicide risk. The first step is to determine the best screening tool for suicidal ideation and behavior. The next step is to determine the added value of assessing for pain, opioid misuse, and other factors. Identifying individuals at risk is a first step in preventing suicide.