Award
NIH Reporter #5K23MH137406-02
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Treatment-Seeking to Improve Treatment Engagement and Reduce Suicide Risk Among Deaf Individuals
Recipient
University of Rochester, School of Medicine & Dentistry
Award Amount
$174,329.00
Ceiling
$174,329.00
Awarded
August 26, 2026
Identifier
5K23MH137406-02
This award funds a research project aimed at improving mental health treatment engagement and reducing suicide risk among Deaf individuals through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It includes developing interventionist training, conducting a randomized controlled trial, and exploring factors affecting intervention efficacy.
Description
A research project grant awarded to the University of Rochester, School of Medicine & Dentistry to develop and test evidence-based interventions for Deaf adults to promote mental health and reduce suicide risk. The project involves designing and conducting randomized controlled trials, focusing on suicide prevention and treatment research, and supporting implementation of interventions. The study will randomize 100 Deaf sign language using adults to either Deaf CBT-TS or a waitlist control group, with assessments at baseline, 2, and 4 months.