Heart-2-Heart Study

STUDY BASICS

Having suicidal thoughts? Enroll in a research study evaluating suicidal ideation in young adults in romantic relationships. Couples ages 18-35 who live together may be eligible. Compensation is provided.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research is to better understand how communication patterns with your romantic partner are related to your emotions and behavior in daily life, and how this may increase or decrease risk for suicidal thoughts and behaviors over time. Understanding how we communicate within our romantic relationships may contribute to a greater understanding of how our emotions and behaviors develop, which may protect us or put us at risk for suicidal thoughts and behavior over time. Our hope is that this work will contribute to the development of better assessment and treatment strategies for those at-risk for suicide.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Couples ages 18-35 where either partner has had suicidal thoughts or engaged in suicidal behavior in the past four months

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• Laboratory Assessment (~3 hours in the laboratory): Clinical Assessment, Discussion Task
• Daily Life Assessment (14 days following your Laboratory Assessment)
• Follow-up Assessments (4-month, 8-month, 12-month) (~90 minutes)