UNDERSTANDING SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
COVID-19 UPDATE: We are still running in-person study sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We have added safety precautions such as required face masks, social distancing, and temperature checks.
UNDERSTANDING SUICIDE ATTEMPTS
COVID-19 UPDATE: We are still running in-person study sessions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We have added safety precautions such as required face masks, social distancing, and temperature checks.
In the past year, have you made a suicide attempt, that is, done something to harm yourself as a way to end your life?
What does participating in this study involve?
We are looking for people between the ages of 18-55 years old who would be able to complete an interview on Zoom and come to the University of Miami campus for two 2-3 hour visits. These sessions involve answering questions about your experiences of psychological symptoms, filling out questionnaires, and completing computer and behavioral tasks (including some opportunities to earn additional money).
If eligible, you may be compensated for your time and effort — up to $145 if you complete the program.
If you are interested in participating, please complete the brief questionnaire below to see if our study might be a good fit. If you would like more information, fill out the contact form on our Contact Us page, or contact paso@psy.miami.edu or (305)-284-5394.
Research on Suicide and Self-harm at PASO
Many factors contribute to self-harm and suicide, but it is clear that these are often responses to intense pain. Scientific findings suggest that some people have a harder time controlling their impulses when they are very upset, and they are more likely to do things they later regret—a pattern called “emotion-related impulsivity”. Studies have found that this emotion-related impulsivity is related to self-harm, suicidal ideation, and suicide attempts. We’ve seen this profile in persons living in the community, among adolescents in inpatient care, and among persons with bipolar disorder. Our research seeks to better understand these patterns, with the hope that a deeper understanding will help improve treatment for mental health issues.
Collaborators
The PASO lab is collaborating with researchers who specialize in the study of suicidality and self-harm.
Click on their names below to learn more about them.
Sarah Victor • David Jobes • Thomas Joiner • Evan Kleiman • Abby Adler Mandel