Research / Funded grants
2018 Young Investigator
Impact of Interpersonal Experiences on Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
Katie Lewis, Ph.D.
Austen Riggs Center
Mentor: Thomas Joiner, Ph.D., Florida State University
Amount awarded
$84,886 Focus area
Psychosocial Awarded
2018
$84,886 Focus area
Psychosocial Awarded
2018
Inside the Research
Question: How do daily interpersonal experiences and momentary interpersonal differences influence the development of suicidal ideation and behavior?
Strategy: 80 individuals with serious mental illness currently engaged in long-term residential treatment will participate. Measures assessing demographics, suicidal ideation and behavior, and associated factors will be assessed. Participants will input real time information about interpersonal experiences over 14 days.
Impact: Knowledge about the influence of daily interpersonal exchanges on risk and resilience in suicidal individuals.
Strategy: 80 individuals with serious mental illness currently engaged in long-term residential treatment will participate. Measures assessing demographics, suicidal ideation and behavior, and associated factors will be assessed. Participants will input real time information about interpersonal experiences over 14 days.
Impact: Knowledge about the influence of daily interpersonal exchanges on risk and resilience in suicidal individuals.
This study is underway
Findings will be published here as the research progresses. to hear when they’re available.
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