Current Lab Projects

Randomized Controlled Trials (RCT) for the Prevention of Suicide

RCT 1: Inpatient Post Admission Cognitive Therapy (PACT) for the Prevention of Suicide Attempts
Funding Source: Brain & Behavior Research Foundation
(National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression)

RCT 2: Pilot Trial of Inpatient Cognitive Therapy for the Prevention of Suicide in Military Personnel with Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Funding Source: Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program

RCT 3: A Brief Intervention to Reduce Suicide Risk in Military Service Members and Veterans
Funding Source: Military Operational Medicine Research Program

RCT 4: Post Admission Cognitive Therapy (PACT) for the Inpatient Treatment of Military Personnel with Suicidal Behaviors: A Multi-Site Randomized Controlled Trial
Funding Source: United States Army Medical Research and Materiel Command

Program Evaluation (PE) Studies

PE 1: Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk: A Program Evaluation Study
Funding Source: United States Navy Personnel Command

PE 2: Never Leave a Marine Behind: a Program Evaluation
Funding Source: Headquarters United States Marine Corps

Other Research Studies

Study 1: Review of Air Force Suicide Death Investigation Files
Funding Source: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Study 2: Retrospective Chart Review of Suicide Ideation and Attempt Admissions at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (2001-2006)
Funding Source: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Study 3: Air Force Guide for Managing Suicidal Behaviors
Funding Source: United States Air Force Medical Operations Agency

Study 4: Behavioral Healthcare Utilization and Career-Related Impact: Reducing Stigma and Barriers to Care among United States Air Force Personnel
Funding Source: United States Air Force Medical Operations Agency

Study 5: Military Survivors' Views on Suicide-Related Stressors and Potential Missed Opportunities for Prevention
Funding Source: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Contact Information

Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
4301 Jones Bridge Road
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-4799

Current Projects