Award
United States Department of Veterans Affairs 5I01CX002359-04
Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Suicidal Veterans
Recipient
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Awarded
April 28, 2026
Identifier
5I01CX002359-04
A randomized controlled trial funded by Veterans Affairs to test Motivational Interviewing for reducing suicidal ideation and attempts among high-risk Veterans, with follow-ups over 12 months.
Description
This project involves a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the efficacy of Motivational Interviewing to Address Suicidal Ideation (MI-SI-R) among Veterans, with a focus on reducing suicide attempts and suicidal ideation. The study is funded by the Veterans Affairs and targets high-risk Veterans with recent suicidal crises. The project includes multiple follow-up assessments over 12 months and explores mechanisms of motivation and psychiatric diagnoses.