AMPERE (Augmented Momentary Personal Ecological Risk Evaluation)

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Death by suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among young adults in the United States. While most patients who die by suicide have had recent contact with their health care providers, the medical delivery system is poorly equipped to address this preventable issue. EMA (ecological momentary assessment) systems show promise as indicators of suicide risk and as a means of enhancing existing resources. However, little is known about how to apply these methods in the context of clinical care. The AMPERE study leverages existing work on EMAs and human-centered design principles to develop and pilot a prototype suicide risk monitoring system to support suicide risk management for adolescents and young adults (ages 16-30) within the UW Medicine Primary Care system.

Project Period:
February 17, 2023 — January 31, 2028

Accepting Trainees?

No

Funding Type(s):
Federal

Funder(s):
NIMH

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Geographic Area(s):
University of Washington

Practice Type(s):
Online/remote/apps/social media, Primary Care

Patient Population(s):
Adolescents, Young Adults

Targeted Condition(s):
Suicidal Ideation, Suicide Prevention

AMPERE will be running a 6-month pilot project September 2025 through February 2026 to test a phone app suicide risk monitoring protype. The goal of the app is to improve management and care for young adults aged 16-30 experiencing suicidality. For more information on the pilot, please contact ampere@uw.edu.

AMPERE ECHO: An in-depth case presentation and group discussion to support suicide risk management.

  • 5-session CME-accredited* program free for WA State providers
  • The course meets state licensure requirements for all medical professionals*
  • Sessions will provide practical skills and knowledge essential for managing suicide risk in adolescents and young adults in various healthcare settings.
  • Sessions facilitated by regional experts and UW family medicine physicians
  • Who Should Join: University of Washington Primary Care physicians who have young adult patients with a history of suicidal ideation or self-harm.
  • ECHO sessions held 3rd Tues, 12-1pm Sept 2025-Jan 2026
    • 9/16: General Suicide Screening and Risk Assessment
    • 10/21: Tailoring a Treatment Plan to Patient’s Goals
    • 11/18: Treatment Plans for Suicide Risk
    • 12/16: Equity in Suicide Risk Detection and Treatment
    • 1/20: Hospitalization: When Does it Make Sense (and Not) and Involuntary vs. Voluntary
  • Registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom

*The University of Washington School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The University of Washington School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. (Each session is 1.0 credit).