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Implementation of a Caregiver-Report Suicide-Risk Screener in Children Under Age 8 in a Behavioral Health Center

Implementation of a Caregiver-Report Suicide-Risk Screener in Children Under Age 8 in a Behavioral Health Center: A Pilot Study

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

* licensed mental health clinician (e.g., LPC, LMSW, LCSW, MD) in the Hermann Center
* provides care to children 4-7 years of age
* provides care through the Early Child Intervention, Early Psychiatric Care, or Trauma Response program
* must be currently seeing and/or accepting new patients

Exclusion Criteria:

* none

About the study

This project addresses the pressing need for tools to identify suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children aged 4-7. Although young children can experience STBs, current screening tools and guidelines often overlook this age group, partly due to challenges in directly assessing young children. The investigators developed a promising caregiver-report screener that identified at-risk children. This study will evaluate the screener's feasibility and effectiveness in clinical settings, gather feedback from clinicians and caregivers, and refine the screening process. The goal is to facilitate early intervention, improving mental health care and outcomes for young children.

What is being tested

• SITB information (other)

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine · Participants: 12 · Started: Dec 26, 2025

Contact the study team

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT07350161

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.