Suicide Prevention in Chinese Older Adults

This project aims to develop and refine a suicide intervention protocol, and pilot test a
culturally tailored randomized control trial to reduce suicidal thoughts among U.S. Chinese
older adults. During the first phase of the study, the investigators plan to invite the
community advisory board and key stakeholders to participate in the iterative design and
refinement of the study protocol. During the second phase of the project and after the
initial screening and based on a specific set of inclusion criteria, the investigators will
invite U.S. Chinese older adult to participate in a pilot randomized control trial of a
culturally adapted intervention to reduce the frequency and intensity of suicidal thoughts in
Chinese older adults. During the third phase of the project, the investigators plan to invite
pilot intervention participants as well as key stakeholders and health care professionals on
the cultural acceptability of the pilot intervention. Through the achievement of these
objectives, the investigators will set the foundation to fully test a culturally adapted
in-home intervention, which may be particularly suitable for Chinese older adults with
suicidal thoughts as it addresses cultural-specific barriers and integrates care management
within existing community services agencies using non-mental health professionals, including
community health workers.