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Identification of Environmental and Lifestyle Factors that Contribute to Black Youth Suicide Attempt Risk in Four Large Samples

2023 Standard Research Grant

Amount Awarded: $125,000

Focus Area: Psychosocial

Ran Barzilay, M.D., Ph.D.

Ran Barzilay, M.D., Ph.D.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

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Suicidal behavior among Black youth is rising steeply relative to youth of other races. This study will leverage large youth datasets that include >50,000 diverse youth, of whom >16,000 are Black youth, to identify risk and protective factors for suicide attempts among Black youth. Findings will inform Black youth suicide prevention efforts by identifying key factors in risk assessment that can optimize clinical risk classification in Black youth and mitigate racial disparities in suicide risk.