Adapting a brief suicide intervention for pediatric primary care: Enhancing uptake and impact

Project Type(s):

Principal Investigator(s):

This project aims to partner with rural, urban, and suburban pediatric primary care practices in Western Washington to improve access and effectiveness of suicide prevention programs through adapting the SAFETY-A intervention for use in primary care settings. This project has the following aims: (1) assess needs of primary care staff, patients, and parents/caregivers for suicide prevention services in primary care, (2) iteratively design and refine a SAFETY-A based suicide prevention model of care prototype for primary care, (3) Pilot test the model of care, compared to treatment as usual, with 3 primary care clinics in rural, urban, and suburban settings.

Project Period:
April 1, 2024 — March 31, 2028

Funding Type(s):
Federal

Funder(s):
NIMH

Geographic Area(s):
Seattle/Puget Sound, Washington

Practice Type(s):
Primary Care

Patient Population(s):
Adolescents

Targeted Condition(s):
Suicidal Ideation